US Bridges

HWY Arlington ST over ST 2

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI NW ST-27 · Structure no. A02035295DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Arlington ST over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Arlington ST over ST 2 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Arlington ST
CrossesST 2
Location1 MI NW ST-27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49094, -71.45982
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic869 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Arlington ST over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Arlington ST over ST 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Arlington ST over ST 2 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Arlington ST over ST 2?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Arlington ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.