ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI SE Rt 2 & Rt 128 · Structure no. L100182E0DOTNBI
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 46,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,344 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST carry?
About 46,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 WB over HWY Waltham ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.