US Bridges

ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.6 MI W of ST-13 · Structure no. T07007270DOTNBI

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 118 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 8,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST119 Main ST
CrossesWater Pearl Hill Brook
Location2.6 MI W of ST-13
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates42.67717, -71.75387
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,542 (2023)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook carry?

About 8,542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST119 Main ST over Water Pearl Hill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.