HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of ST-135 · Structure no. A14005242MUNNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Myrtle 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 Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Myrtle ST over Water Sudbury River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.