US Bridges

HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2

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Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 77.9 on US202/ST2 · Structure no. P090051AFDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Highland Ave
CrossesUS202 /ST2
LocationMm 77.9 on US202/ST2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57234, -72.15418
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2019)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2 carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Highland Ave over US202 /ST2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.