US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN
Carrying US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN over WATER CHERRY RUM BROOK
.05 M S OF ST 2 BYPASS, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN
The US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN over WATER CHERRY RUM BROOK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,353 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,353 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- G12068AHUDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN against other structures in Franklin and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN?
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN in Franklin, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN inspected?
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,353 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN?
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN?
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN and does age affect safety?
US 5 /ST10/BNDSTN was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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