US Bridges

US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Rt 3 at Rt 62 · Structure no. B04011AYADOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,663
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51,663 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS 3 NB
CrossesST 62 Burlington RD
LocationRt 3 at Rt 62
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.50212, -71.24309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,663 (2018)
Projected traffic94,758 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD carry?

About 51,663 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 NB over ST 62 Burlington RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.