US Bridges

HWY Spring ST over ST 2

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI E of ST-128 · Structure no. L100172LXDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,434
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spring ST over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Spring ST over ST 2 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 12,434 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,321 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Spring ST
CrossesST 2
Location0.5 MI E of ST-128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42394, -71.25096
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,434 (2019)
Projected traffic24,321 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spring ST over ST 2 built?

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

What condition is HWY Spring ST over ST 2 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 HWY Spring ST over ST 2 carry?

About 12,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spring ST over ST 2?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spring ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.