US Bridges

ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 M W of Hubbardston · Structure no. B0201815GMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,933
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesST 62 Hubbrdston
CrossesWater Burnshirt River
Location1 M W of Hubbardston
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43631, -72.05264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2019)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Hubbrdston over Water Burnshirt River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.