US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Access Road

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.3 Miles NW of Bedford R · Structure no. C190247C2DOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Access Road is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 2 over HWY Access Road in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 46,657 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY Access Road
Location1.3 Miles NW of Bedford R
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.44917, -71.32167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,657 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Access Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Access Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 over HWY Access Road carry?

About 46,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Access Road?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.