US Bridges

ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W. ST 28 · Structure no. M17012AVTDOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,025
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River is a concrete slab carrying ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,504 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST113 Lowell ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.1 MI W. ST 28
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates42.72736, -71.19034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,025 (2018)
Projected traffic19,504 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River carry?

About 12,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST113 Lowell ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.