US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of I-190 · Structure no. L020141NRDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,467
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY Harvard 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 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 51,467 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,648 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY Harvard ST
Location.5 MI E of I-190
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52155, -71.71063
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,467 (2025)
Projected traffic72,648 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST built?

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

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST carry?

About 51,467 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Harvard ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.