US Bridges

ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Just S Charles Riv · Structure no. B1623738NMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,241
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 88 years old, older 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 22,241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,905 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 2 A/Mass Ave
CrossesST 2 Commonwealth Ave
LocationJust S Charles Riv
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates42.34915, -71.08867
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,241 (2025)
Projected traffic46,905 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave carry?

About 22,241 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Mass Ave over ST 2 Commonwealth Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.