US Bridges

HWY Hayward RD over ST 2

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI W of Rt 27 · Structure no. A02036294DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hayward RD over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hayward RD 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 5,301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hayward RD
CrossesST 2
Location0.25 MI W of Rt 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48127, -71.45091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,301 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hayward RD 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 Hayward RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hayward RD over ST 2 carry?

About 5,301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hayward RD over ST 2?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hayward RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.