US Bridges

ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. W. of RT-68 · Structure no. G010421NQDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB 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 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 11,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesHWY Airport RD
Location1 Mi. W. of RT-68
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55873, -72.0167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,872 (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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD built?

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

What condition is ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD 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 April 2023.

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

About 11,872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over HWY Airport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.