ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .5 M E of Rt 122 · Structure no. B0200215KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,567
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River carry?
About 1,567 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST 62 Mechanic ST over Water Prince River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.