US Bridges

ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Miles E of ST-68 · Structure no. G010341NFDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,662
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.3 Miles E of ST-68
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56548, -71.98284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,662 (2021)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr 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 EB over RR Pwrr carry?

About 11,662 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.