US Bridges

ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 71.3 on Rt 2 · Structure no. A1503019LDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 11,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,478 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesWater Lake Rohunta
LocationMm 71.3 on Rt 2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56258, -72.27417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,683 (2018)
Projected traffic13,478 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta carry?

About 11,683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over Water Lake Rohunta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.