US Bridges

ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft So of Brookside Av · Structure no. S2900728DDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 4,803 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,110 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Gleasndle RD
CrossesWater Elizabeth Brook
Location300 Ft So of Brookside Av
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43154, -71.50747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,803 (2023)
Projected traffic19,110 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook carry?

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

How long is ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Gleasndle RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.