US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Lake ST

PoorPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI E RT2 & RT60 · Structure no. A100212DMDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Lake ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY Lake ST 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 56,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,185 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY Lake ST
Location0.5 MI E RT2 & RT60
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40266, -71.15634
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,236 (2022)
Projected traffic123,185 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Lake ST built?

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

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Lake ST 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 February 2024.

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

About 56,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Lake ST?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Lake ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.