US Bridges

ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft E. of Chestnut ST · Structure no. A14002B7VDOTNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST135 Union ST
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location200 Ft E. of Chestnut ST
RouteCity Street 135
Coordinates42.25847, -71.45548
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,728 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 11,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST135 Union ST over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.