US Bridges

ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI Nw. of Concord Line · Structure no. A0200128RDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,623 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,905 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 62 Pwdr Mill RD
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location.1 MI Nw. of Concord Line
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates42.44094, -71.42948
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,623 (2022)
Projected traffic43,905 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River carry?

About 10,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Pwdr Mill RD over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.