US Bridges

HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River

PoorPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI NE of Hopkinton · Structure no. A14006243MUNNBI

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1921
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,063
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1921, so it is 155 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,063 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2031. 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).

CarriesHWY Cordavlle RD
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location1.3 MI NE of Hopkinton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26244, -71.48037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,063 (2023)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1921.

What condition is HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 7,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cordavlle RD 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 Cordavlle RD over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.