US Bridges

HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of I-90 · Structure no. F0706424GMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wickford RD
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.1 MI N of I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31694, -71.41661
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,003 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is HWY Wickford 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wickford RD over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.