US Bridges

ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Pepperell Town Line · Structure no. G1400526UDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 94 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 6 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 13,807 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST119 South RD
CrossesWater Nashua River
LocationAt Pepperell Town Line
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates42.62652, -71.59314
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,807 (2023)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is ST119 South RD over Water Nashua 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River carry?

About 13,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST119 South RD over Water Nashua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.