US Bridges

ST213 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W ST28 · Structure no. M170262RXDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST213 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST213 WB 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 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 25,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,435 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).

CarriesST213 WB
CrossesTR Methuen Rail Trail
Location.2 MI W ST28
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates42.73205, -71.19538
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,775 (2024)
Projected traffic61,435 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST213 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail built?

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

What condition is ST213 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST213 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail carry?

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

How long is ST213 WB 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 WB over TR Methuen Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.