US Bridges

ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles S.E. of ST 13 · Structure no. L080471NWDOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 32,888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 WB
CrossesHWY Nashua ST
Location.5 Miles S.E. of ST 13
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52938, -71.73412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,888 (2021)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST carry?

About 32,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 WB over HWY Nashua ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.