US Bridges

HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .6 M S of RTE 9 · Structure no. F07003245MUNNBI

Built
1877
148 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 148 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Winter ST
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.6 M S of RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29147, -71.44199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic27,638 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$610,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is HWY Winter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winter ST over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.