US Bridges

ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 2000 Ft W of Hamilton ST · Structure no. L080241KEDOTNBI

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,091
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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 30,091 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,593 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 12 N Main ST
CrossesST 2
Location2000 Ft W of Hamilton ST
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.54633, -71.76125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,091 (2024)
Projected traffic61,593 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is ST 12 N Main ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2 carry?

About 30,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns ST 12 N Main ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.