US Bridges

HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N of ST-85 · Structure no. H23003AXFMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,080 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cedar ST Ext
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.3 MI N of ST-85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26473, -71.53631
Functional classUrban Local

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2023)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cedar ST Ext 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 2025.

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

About 776 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cedar ST Ext over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.