US Bridges

ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.25 MI SE Rt 2 & Rt 128 · Structure no. L100192DXDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant 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 76,566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,540 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesHWY Pleasant ST
Location2.25 MI SE Rt 2 & Rt 128
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41825, -71.21531
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,566 (2023)
Projected traffic62,540 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST carry?

About 76,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over HWY Pleasant ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.