US Bridges

ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Just W Old Alewife Rotary · Structure no. A10011AE2DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,027 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 2
CrossesTR Mnuteman Bp
LocationJust W Old Alewife Rotary
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.39826, -71.14386
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2025)
Projected traffic120,027 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over TR Mnuteman Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.