HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .35 MI E of Elm ST · Structure no. F0703924CMUNNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Potter 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 Potter RD over Water Sudbury River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Potter RD over Water Sudbury River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.