US Bridges

ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Rt 38 · Structure no. W380042NUDOT634

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,530
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,690 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Burlngtn Ave
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
LocationAt Rt 38
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54623, -71.17398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,530 (2025)
Projected traffic26,690 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 19,530 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Burlngtn Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.