US Bridges

ST 62 Washngton ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI Ely Haverhill ST · Structure no. N180062KPDOTNBI

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Washngton ST over Water Ipswich River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Washngton ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,693 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Washngton ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location0.3 MI Ely Haverhill ST
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57657, -71.06965
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2019)
Projected traffic23,693 by 2032
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Washngton ST over Water Ipswich 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 August 2023.

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

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Washngton ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.