US Bridges

ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.4 KM SW Rt 2 · Structure no. C190092KLDOTNBI

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 140 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,322 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Main ST
CrossesWater Power Canal
Location2.4 KM SW Rt 2
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45297, -71.40897
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2019)
Projected traffic27,322 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Main ST over Water Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.