US Bridges

HWY Park Ave over ST 2

PoorPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM NW Rt 60 · Structure no. A100202LKDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park Ave over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park Ave 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,007 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Park Ave
CrossesST 2
Location1.6 KM NW Rt 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4109, -71.18164
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,450 (2024)
Projected traffic30,007 by 2031
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park Ave over ST 2 built?

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

What condition is HWY Park Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Park Ave over ST 2 carry?

About 20,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park Ave over ST 2?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park Ave over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.