US Bridges

ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just West of ST-2 Mm 97.4 · Structure no. F040491P6DOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 47,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST 2
CrossesWater Monoosnoc Brook
LocationJust West of ST-2 Mm 97.4
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.55231, -71.79468
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,074 (2021)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$208,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook carry?

About 47,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over Water Monoosnoc Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.