US Bridges

ST114 North ST over Water North River

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of ST-107 · Structure no. S010012UNDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST114 North ST over Water North River is a concrete culvert carrying ST114 North ST over Water North River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 30,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,650 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST114 North ST
CrossesWater North River
Location.1 MI N of ST-107
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates42.52489, -70.89928
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,550 (2019)
Projected traffic81,650 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST114 North ST over Water North River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST114 North ST over Water North River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST114 North ST over Water North River carry?

About 30,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST114 North ST over Water North River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns ST114 North ST over Water North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.