US Bridges

ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM91.1 .25 MI N of ST-2A · Structure no. W280221NYDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesHWY Bacon ST
LocationMM91.1 .25 MI N of ST-2A
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5486, -71.90897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,594 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST carry?

About 23,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over HWY Bacon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.