US Bridges

ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Massachusetts · .64 KM N Lawrence Center · Structure no. L040132YEDOTNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST110 Jackson ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.64 KM N Lawrence Center
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates42.71363, -71.15791
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST110 Jackson ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.