US Bridges

ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI W of Templeton Tl · Structure no. G010361NKDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd
Location1.5 MI W of Templeton Tl
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.5663, -71.99356
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,730 (2022)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd carry?

About 18,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over ST 68 Sb/Timpany Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.