US Bridges

ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Mm 109.8 · Structure no. H090101PDDOTNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 46,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,035 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesWater Bowers Brook
Location@ Mm 109.8
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52318, -71.57313
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,584 (2023)
Projected traffic37,035 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook carry?

About 46,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns ST 2 over Water Bowers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.