ST 2 over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 100.6 0.2 E of ST 13 · Structure no. L080311NXDOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,083
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, 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 5 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 65,083 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,862 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 2 over Water N Nashua River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 65,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.