ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft E of ST.2 · Structure no. L080021LMDOTNBI
- Built
- 1872
- 153 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,603
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 153 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 22,603 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 22,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns ST 13 Main ST over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.