US Bridges

ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · West End of Dwntwn Main S · Structure no. A15006AYNDOTNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,267 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/S Main ST
CrossesWater Millers River
LocationWest End of Dwntwn Main S
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59289, -72.23913
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic16,267 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.