US Bridges

ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 80.5 on ST 2 WB · Structure no. T0202219KDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,196
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD 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 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 11,196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 WB
CrossesST 2 A/Patriots RD
LocationMm 80.5 on ST 2 WB
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56824, -72.1018
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,196 (2019)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD built?

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

What condition is ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD carry?

About 11,196 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 WB over ST 2 A/Patriots RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.