US Bridges

HWY Shirley RD over ST 2

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Exit 105 / Mm 104.9 · Structure no. L0201620GDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shirley RD over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shirley RD over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shirley RD
CrossesST 2
LocationExit 105 / Mm 104.9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51635, -71.66455
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2021)
Projected traffic3,474 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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shirley RD over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Shirley 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 Shirley RD over ST 2 carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shirley RD over ST 2?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shirley RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.