US Bridges

ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 M W JCT Chsnt Hill Rd. · Structure no. A150131B2DOT634

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,887 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/Main ST
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.1 M W JCT Chsnt Hill Rd.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59488, -72.22462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,887 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.