US Bridges

ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI E of Templeton Tl · Structure no. G010421NPDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 11,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 WB
CrossesHWY Airport RD
Location.25 MI E of Templeton Tl
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55917, -72.01658
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,213 (2022)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD carry?

About 11,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 WB over HWY Airport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.