US Bridges

HWY Hamilton ST over ST 2

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles West of ST-13 · Structure no. L0802820WDOTNBI

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hamilton ST over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hamilton 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 9,744 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,823 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hamilton ST
CrossesST 2
Location.5 Miles West of ST-13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54301, -71.75219
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,744 (2023)
Projected traffic31,823 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hamilton 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 HWY Hamilton 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 July 2024.

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

About 9,744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hamilton ST over ST 2?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hamilton ST over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.