ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · Just N of ST-12 · Structure no. F0401723NDOT634
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,708
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,058 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr carry?
About 16,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 A/Water ST over Comb Boulder DR & Bmrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.