ST 2 A/WATER ST
Carrying ST 2 A/WATER ST over COMB BOULDER DR & BMRR
JUST N OF ST-12, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 A/WATER ST
The ST 2 A/WATER ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 2 A/WATER ST over COMB BOULDER DR & BMRR. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1954, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 60.4 meters (198 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,708 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 2 A/WATER ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1954
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 60.4 m (198 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,708 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F0401723NDOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
ST 2 A/WATER ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ST 2 A/WATER ST against other structures in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 2 A/WATER ST?
ST 2 A/WATER ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 2 A/WATER ST inspected?
ST 2 A/WATER ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,708 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 A/WATER ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 2 A/WATER ST?
ST 2 A/WATER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 A/WATER ST?
ST 2 A/WATER ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 2 A/WATER ST and does age affect safety?
ST 2 A/WATER ST was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1954.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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