US Bridges

ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM N Riverside ST · Structure no. D110012KFDOTNBI

Built
1855
170 years old, rebuilt 1921
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,123
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 1921, so it is 170 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.

It carries about 17,123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,954 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST113 Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Beaver Bk West Str
Location.8 KM N Riverside ST
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates42.66434, -71.32311
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,123 (2018)
Projected traffic27,954 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str built?

It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1921.

What condition is ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str carry?

About 17,123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST113 Pleasant ST over Water Beaver Bk West Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.