HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N. of ST-135 · Structure no. A14003241MUNNBI
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 145 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 5 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 7,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,734 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River carry?
About 7,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Front ST over Water Sudbury River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.