US Bridges

HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .4MI SW of Rt. 20 · Structure no. W110028XFMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Pelham Is RD
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location.4MI SW of Rt. 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35926, -71.36872
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pelham Is RD 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pelham Is RD over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.