US Bridges

ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1000 Ft. W. of ST-31 · Structure no. F040731P9DOTNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 on Ramp H
CrossesWater Wyman Brook
Location1000 Ft. W. of ST-31
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55051, -71.85093
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2014)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns ST 2 on Ramp H over Water Wyman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.