ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Miles East of St. 31 · Structure no. F040411P8DOTNBI
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,358
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4 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.
It carries about 55,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,911 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 98 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond carry?
About 55,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 over Water Sawmill Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.