FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST119 /ST2 A

Carrying ST119 /ST2 A over WATER NASHOBA BROOK

0.25 MI S OF 27 & 2A, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST119 /ST2 A

The ST119 /ST2 A bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST119 /ST2 A over WATER NASHOBA BROOK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,463 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST119 /ST2 A compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
ST119 /ST2 A 33.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,463 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A0201326KDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

ST119 /ST2 A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ST119 /ST2 A against other structures in Middlesex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ST119 /ST2 A?

ST119 /ST2 A in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST119 /ST2 A inspected?

ST119 /ST2 A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,463 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST119 /ST2 A is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST119 /ST2 A?

ST119 /ST2 A has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST119 /ST2 A?

ST119 /ST2 A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST119 /ST2 A and does age affect safety?

ST119 /ST2 A was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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