US Bridges

ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W I495 · Structure no. M1703730TDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2031. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST113 Plsnt Val ST
CrossesST213
Location.2 MI W I495
RouteState Highway 113
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.74442, -71.14527
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2024)
Projected traffic35,534 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213 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 ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST113 Plsnt Val ST over ST213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.