US Bridges

ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 86.2 0.3 MI N of ST68 · Structure no. G010431NLDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway 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.

It carries about 11,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 WB
CrossesST 2 A/W Broadway
LocationMm 86.2 0.3 MI N of ST68
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56422, -71.99812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,213 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway built?

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

What condition is ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway carry?

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

How long is ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/W Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.