US Bridges

HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E. of Concord St. · Structure no. F0706324FMUNNBI

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Danforth ST
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.1 Mi. E. of Concord St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32546, -71.3974
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Danforth ST over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.