US Bridges

ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W I95 · Structure no. N1100830VDOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST113 Storey Ave
CrossesWater Artichoke River
Location1 MI W I95
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates42.81389, -70.9312
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2024)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST113 Storey Ave over Water Artichoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.