US Bridges

ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 79.0 on ST 2 WB · Structure no. P09006199DOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,422
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 16,422 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 WB
CrossesUS202 /ST2 a
LocationMm 79.0 on ST 2 WB
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57137, -72.12819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,422 (2018)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a carry?

About 16,422 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 WB over US202 /ST2 a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.