US Bridges

HWY Jackson RD over ST 2

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W. of Harvard Tl. · Structure no. L0201823UDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jackson RD over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jackson RD over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,329 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Jackson RD
CrossesST 2
Location.1 Mi. W. of Harvard Tl.
Coordinates42.52094, -71.63575
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,329 (2022)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jackson RD over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Jackson RD over ST 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Jackson RD over ST 2 carry?

About 4,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jackson RD over ST 2?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jackson RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.