ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · MM94.5 / Exit 95 · Structure no. F040711KVDOTNBI
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,854
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6,854 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2 carry?
About 6,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns ST 31 Princeton RD over ST 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.