US Bridges

HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM SW of RTE 2 · Structure no. C190032BFMUNNBI

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,960 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Sudbury RD
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.8 KM SW of RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44122, -71.36801
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic57,960 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is HWY Sudbury RD 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 2024.

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sudbury RD over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.