US Bridges

ST213 WB over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Over Spicket River · Structure no. M170242T0DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST213 WB over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST213 WB over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 25,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,286 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST213 WB
CrossesWater Spicket River
LocationOver Spicket River
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates42.73375, -71.20033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,775 (2024)
Projected traffic100,286 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST213 WB over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is ST213 WB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST213 WB over Water Spicket River carry?

About 25,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST213 WB over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST213 WB over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.