US Bridges

ST110 Church over Water Concord River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI W Rt 38 · Structure no. L150252LYDOTNBI

Built
1858
167 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST110 Church over Water Concord River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST110 Church over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1858 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 167 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,323 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesST110 Church
CrossesWater Concord River
Location0.25 MI W Rt 38
RouteState Highway 133
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64181, -71.30299
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating103.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,323 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST110 Church over Water Concord River built?

It was built in 1858, making it 167 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is ST110 Church over Water Concord 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST110 Church over Water Concord River carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST110 Church over Water Concord River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST110 Church over Water Concord River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.