US Bridges

HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI North of Front ST · Structure no. A1400425HMUNNBI

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Concord ST
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.2 MI North of Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26221, -71.46334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2023)
Projected traffic1,627 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Concord 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Concord ST over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.