US Bridges

ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI West of Route 68 · Structure no. H24021C2LMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River is a concrete frame carrying ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST 62 Old Bstn Tpk
CrossesWater W Br Ware River
Location.5 MI West of Route 68
RouteCity Street 62
Coordinates42.44462, -71.99448
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Old Bstn Tpk over Water W Br Ware River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.