US Bridges

ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S I495 · Structure no. L040212UJDOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,463
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 37,463 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,860 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST114 Winthrop Ave
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location.32 KM S I495
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates42.68451, -71.13944
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.
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,463 (2018)
Projected traffic80,860 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 37,463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST114 Winthrop Ave over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.