US Bridges

ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 225FT W of North Street · Structure no. W38019CANMUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 62 Middlesex Av
CrossesWater Lubbers Brook
Location225FT W of North Street
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates42.57014, -71.15801
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2017)
Projected traffic—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Middlesex Av over Water Lubbers Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.