US Bridges

ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI E of Haverhill ST · Structure no. N18005AUJMUNNBI

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 122 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 62 Park ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location0.3 MI E of Haverhill ST
RouteCity Street 62
Coordinates42.57444, -71.07303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2025)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Park ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.