Tower 1256494 — New Salem, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256494 — tower (type not specified) near New Salem, Massachusetts. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256494 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 3, 2002. It is registered to SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256494 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655660 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 3, 2002 |
| Registration issued | May 3, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ANE-359-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015709579
Holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 38 Blueberry Hill Rd. (MA13726-A)
- City
- New Salem
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01355
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 25011
- Coordinates
- 42.50619, -72.34442
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256494 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1256494 is about 19% above the 51 m average across the 33 structures registered in Franklin County. It is roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 377 m, which puts the top of the structure 438 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256494, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Salem in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.50619, -72.34442, with the site address filed as "38 Blueberry Hill Rd. (MA13726-A)". Franklin County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 21 of them are marked constructed. Massachusetts as a whole has 1,508 registrations, the 38th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Rutland, MA · 1209279, a guyed tower at 213 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1256494 on May 3, 2010. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 965 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1256494?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers II LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015709579. Across the registry it holds 2,321 structure registrations, the 8th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (865 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ANE-359-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256494?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 438 m (1,436 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256494?
The registered owner is SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256494?
It is located near New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts at 38 Blueberry Hill Rd. (MA13726-A) (42.50619, -72.34442). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 3, 2002.
What type of structure is 1256494?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, MA?
Franklin County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1256494, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/new-salem-1256494 (data as of October 20, 2026).