US Bridges

ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.8 KM SE Rt 2 Rotary · Structure no. C190212DTDOTNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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.

It carries about 46,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,025 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 2 Concord Tpk
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location2.8 KM SE Rt 2 Rotary
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.45174, -71.37172
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,700 (2019)
Projected traffic111,025 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 Concord Tpk 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 46,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 Concord Tpk over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.