US Bridges

ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W of Lake ST · Structure no. A100122DNDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,011 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 60 Pleasant ST
CrossesST 2
Location0.3 MI W of Lake ST
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40575, -71.16389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2024)
Projected traffic48,011 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2 carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns ST 60 Pleasant ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.