US Bridges

ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Jct. of ST-12 South · Structure no. F0401623MDOT634

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,633 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/Laurel ST
CrossesComb Bmrr & Nashua Riv
LocationAt Jct. of ST-12 South
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5808, -71.79663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,187 (2022)
Projected traffic31,633 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv carry?

About 7,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Laurel ST over Comb Bmrr & Nashua Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.