US Bridges

HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 83.9 on ST 2 EB · Structure no. T0202519EDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ottr Riv 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ottr Riv RD
CrossesST 2 EB
LocationMm 83.9 on ST 2 EB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56464, -72.05836
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2031
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB built?

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

What condition is HWY Ottr Riv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ottr Riv RD over ST 2 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.