US Bridges

HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM110.1 E of ST-110/111 · Structure no. H09012219DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Poor Farm RD
CrossesST 2
LocationMM110.1 E of ST-110/111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52274, -71.56705
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2021)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2 carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Poor Farm RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.