US Bridges

HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .96 KM N of Rt 2 & 2A · Structure no. C190062CUMUNNBI

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Nashawtuc RD
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.96 KM N of Rt 2 & 2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45985, -71.35929
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2017)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Nashawtuc 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 2023.

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

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Nashawtuc RD over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.