US Bridges

ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 MI W of RTE 3 · Structure no. B040032B4MUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,111 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Burlingtn RD
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location.8 MI W of RTE 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49802, -71.25616
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2018)
Projected traffic25,111 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Burlingtn RD over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.