HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 2 MI E of Concord RD · Structure no. S3100124WMUNNBI
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,551
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River carry?
About 1,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lincoln RD over Water Sudbury River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.