US Bridges

ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 500 W. of Breed Rd. · Structure no. A120197NLDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv is a steel culvert carrying ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 4,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,817 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST119 State RD
CrossesWater S Br Souhegan Riv
Location500 W. of Breed Rd.
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68758, -71.855
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,162 (2023)
Projected traffic4,817 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$970,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv carry?

About 4,162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns ST119 State RD over Water S Br Souhegan Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.