US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Just E of Edgell RD · Structure no. F07007249MUNNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Sudbury River
LocationJust E of Edgell RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30598, -71.43129
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic17,372 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central 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 January 2024.

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

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.