US Bridges

ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 89.7 Mm on Route 2 · Structure no. W280215X1DOTNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesST140 W Main ST
Location89.7 Mm on Route 2
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.55847, -71.93143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,681 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST carry?

About 18,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over ST140 W Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.