US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI W Rt 2 & Park Ave · Structure no. A100232DPDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,857
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave 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 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 82,857 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,971 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY Dow Ave
Location0.75 MI W Rt 2 & Park Ave
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41538, -71.19427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,857 (2022)
Projected traffic105,971 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave built?

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

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave 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 February 2024.

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

About 82,857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Dow Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.