US Bridges

ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI N of Hudson Tl · Structure no. S2900128EDOTNBI

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,803 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2031. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Gleasndle RD
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location0.4 MI N of Hudson Tl
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40481, -71.52642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,803 (2023)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River carry?

About 4,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.