US Bridges

ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI S of 27 & 2A · Structure no. A0201326KDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 12,463 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST119 /ST2 a
CrossesWater Nashoba Brook
Location0.25 MI S of 27 & 2A
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49904, -71.41831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,463 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook carry?

About 12,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST119 /ST2 a over Water Nashoba Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.