US Bridges

HWY Taylor ST over ST 2

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of I-495 · Structure no. L130168LYDOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Taylor ST over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Taylor ST over ST 2 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,336 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Taylor ST
CrossesST 2
Location.2 MI West of I-495
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52278, -71.51251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,336 (2024)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$982,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Taylor ST over ST 2 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Taylor ST over ST 2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Taylor ST over ST 2 carry?

About 6,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Taylor ST over ST 2?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Taylor ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.