ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI S of Rt 119 · Structure no. T0700326TDOTNBI
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,023
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 8,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 49 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River carry?
About 8,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST 13 Fitchburg RD over Water Squannacook River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.