ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI Ely Canal ST · Structure no. P06002283DOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,478
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 88 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 12,478 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,743 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River 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 2024.
How much traffic does ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River carry?
About 12,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns ST113 Main ST over Water Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.