US Bridges

HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 81.9 on ST 2 EB · Structure no. T0202419GDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,138
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Bldwnvlle RD
CrossesST 2 EB
LocationMm 81.9 on ST 2 EB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56959, -72.07274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2018)
Projected traffic9,634 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$916,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB built?

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

What condition is HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB 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 HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bldwnvlle RD over ST 2 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.