US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 72.7 on ST 2 · Structure no. A1503419PDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 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 9,372 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY S Athol RD
LocationMm 72.7 on ST 2
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.56351, -72.24707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,372 (2023)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$313,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD 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 over HWY S Athol RD carry?

About 9,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY S Athol RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.