US Bridges

ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Exit 83 · Structure no. T0202618PDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,148 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/ST101
CrossesST 2 WB
LocationAt Exit 83
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55803, -72.04672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB built?

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

What condition is ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/ST101 over ST 2 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.