US Bridges

ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of ST 68 · Structure no. P160145VVDOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesST 62 Hbbrdstn RD
CrossesWater E Br Ware River
Location1 MI E of ST 68
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates42.44759, -71.96097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2022)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST 62 Hbbrdstn RD over Water E Br Ware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.