US Bridges

ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At State Forest Headqutrs · Structure no. T07016273DOTNBI

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 117 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 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,034 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST119 River RD
CrossesWater Willard Brook
LocationAt State Forest Headqutrs
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67317, -71.77292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,342 (2023)
Projected traffic9,034 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook 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 ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook carry?

About 2,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST119 River RD over Water Willard Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.