HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 Mi. E. of Rt. 62 · Structure no. S29003264MUNNBI
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 123 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,428 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sudbury RD over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.