US Bridges

ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft E of J. Fitch HWY · Structure no. F040451KQDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, 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 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 16,255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST
CrossesWater Baker Brook
Location100 Ft E of J. Fitch HWY
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates42.58579, -71.77786
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,255 (2023)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook built?

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

What condition is ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook carry?

About 16,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Lnenbrg ST over Water Baker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.