HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · MM98 1.2M W of ST12 · Structure no. L0802620VDOTNBI
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,119
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 78 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 14,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is HWY Merriam Ave 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2 carry?
About 14,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Merriam Ave over ST 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.