US Bridges

HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.75 Mi. W. of Taylor St. · Structure no. H09014218DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Lttln RD
CrossesST 2
Location1.75 Mi. W. of Taylor St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52704, -71.53679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Old Lttln 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2 carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Lttln RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.