ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI SW Rt 27 & Main · Structure no. M1000428TDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,163
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex 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 4 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.
It carries about 11,163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet 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 Main ST over Water Assabet River carry?
About 11,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns ST 62 Main ST over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.