US Bridges

US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 76.8 on US202/ST2 · Structure no. P0900419BDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 20,172 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS202 /ST2
CrossesST 2 A/State RD
LocationMm 76.8 on US202/ST2
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.57649, -72.17052
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,172 (2018)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD 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 US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD carry?

About 20,172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US202 /ST2 over ST 2 A/State RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.