US Bridges

HWY S Main ST over ST 2 EB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 84.0 on ST 2 EB · Structure no. T0202719CDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Main ST over ST 2 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S Main ST 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Main ST
CrossesST 2 EB
LocationMm 84.0 on ST 2 EB
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55469, -72.03625
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2018)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Main ST over ST 2 EB built?

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

What condition is HWY S Main ST 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 S Main ST over ST 2 EB carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Main ST over ST 2 EB?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Main ST over ST 2 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.