ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 1.8 MI S Salem Center · Structure no. S0100531MDOTNBI
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 127 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,956 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River carry?
About 27,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns ST114 Lafayette ST over Water Forest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.