US Bridges

ST 2 A/State RD E over ST 2

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 91.8 · Structure no. W280231KPDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/State RD E over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/State RD E over ST 2 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 9,797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,215 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/State RD E
CrossesST 2
LocationMm 91.8
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54361, -71.89773
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,797 (2023)
Projected traffic20,215 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is ST 2 A/State RD E over ST 2 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 December 2024.

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

About 9,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/State RD E over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.