ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM E ST114 · Structure no. M2000331LDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,457 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST 62 Maple ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.