FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY DUNN RD

Carrying HWY DUNN RD over WATER BR MILLERS RIVER

1.3 MI. N. OF ST-12, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY DUNN RD

The HWY DUNN RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY DUNN RD over WATER BR MILLERS RIVER. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.0 metric tons.

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

How HWY DUNN RD compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY DUNN RD 37.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A110101K3MUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY DUNN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HWY DUNN RD against other structures in Worcester 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 HWY DUNN RD?

HWY DUNN RD in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY DUNN RD inspected?

HWY DUNN RD'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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY DUNN RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY DUNN RD?

HWY DUNN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY DUNN RD?

HWY DUNN RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY DUNN RD and does age affect safety?

HWY DUNN RD was built in 1988, making it 38 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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