ST 62 MAIN ST
Carrying ST 62 MAIN ST over WATER ASSABET RIVER
0.32 KM SW RT 2, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 62 MAIN ST
The ST 62 MAIN ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 62 MAIN ST over WATER ASSABET RIVER. It was built in 1886, making it 140 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1902, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 62 MAIN ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1886
- Last Reconstructed
- 1902
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C190102KKDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 62 MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST 62 MAIN ST against other structures in Middlesex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 62 MAIN ST?
ST 62 MAIN ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 62 MAIN ST inspected?
ST 62 MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 62 MAIN ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 62 MAIN ST?
ST 62 MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 62 MAIN ST?
ST 62 MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 62 MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
ST 62 MAIN ST was built in 1886, making it 140 years old and last reconstructed in 1902.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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