US Bridges

ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W. of Fitchburg Tl · Structure no. W280031KNDOTNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 2 A/State RD E
CrossesWater Whitman River
Location.25 MI W. of Fitchburg Tl
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates42.55997, -71.86671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,103 (2022)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River carry?

About 7,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/State RD E over Water Whitman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.