US Bridges

ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .64 KM S Salem City Line · Structure no. L1801931ADOTNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
521 ft
74 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,015 by 2031. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST107 Western Ave
CrossesWater Glenmere Lake
Location.64 KM S Salem City Line
RouteState Highway 107
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48607, -70.94035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans74
Design loadH 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2018)
Projected traffic66,015 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST107 Western Ave over Water Glenmere Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.