US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Depot ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .9 Mi. W. of ST 110&111 · Structure no. H090181PEDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Depot ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY Depot ST 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 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 52,262 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesHWY Depot ST
Location.9 Mi. W. of ST 110&111
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51948, -71.59848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,262 (2024)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Depot ST built?

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

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Depot ST 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 HWY Depot ST carry?

About 52,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Depot ST?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Depot ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.