US Bridges

ST 2 over RR Bmrr

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.25 MI W. of ST 110 &111 · Structure no. H090171PFDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,765
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over RR Bmrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 57,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,910 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location1.25 MI W. of ST 110 &111
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51704, -71.60674
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,765 (2021)
Projected traffic67,910 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over RR Bmrr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 over RR Bmrr carry?

About 57,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.