US Bridges

ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft. East of Rotary · Structure no. F04007B90DOTNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,992
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,992 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL
CrossesWater N Nashua River
Location200 Ft. East of Rotary
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates42.58305, -71.81794
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,992 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River carry?

About 5,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/ST12/KIMBL over Water N Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.