US Bridges

ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM W ST28 · Structure no. M1700632HDOT634

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,163 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST113 Lowll & Osgd
CrossesTR Methuen Railtrail
Location.32 KM W ST28
RouteState Highway 113
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.72636, -71.19097
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2019)
Projected traffic24,163 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns ST113 Lowll & Osgd over TR Methuen Railtrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.