ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W ST28 · Structure no. M170262RWDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 32,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,540 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail carry?
About 32,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns ST213 EB over TR Methuen Rail Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.