US Bridges

ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM E Rt 2A & Mass Ave · Structure no. L100012N1DOT634

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 106 years old, older 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 6 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/Maple ST
CrossesOther Minuteman Bike Pth
Location.16 KM E Rt 2A & Mass Ave
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4357, -71.20897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,162 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Maple ST over Other Minuteman Bike Pth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.