ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S Merrimac River · Structure no. H12025310DOTNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 175 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,652 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) carry?
About 27,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns ST125 Bridge ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.