US Bridges

ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · N End Harvard Br · Structure no. C010234DQDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 years old, older 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 20,560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 109 ft wide.

CarriesST 2 A/Mass Ave
CrossesST 3 Memorial DR
LocationN End Harvard Br
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates42.35723, -71.09265
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,560 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR carry?

About 20,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 3 Memorial DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.