US Bridges

ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 3.0 MI W of Rt 68 · Structure no. B0201715FMUNNBI

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesST 62 Hubbardstn
CrossesWater Canesto Brook
Location3.0 MI W of Rt 68
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates42.43743, -72.04012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2017)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Hubbardstn over Water Canesto Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.