FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY MORGAN AVE

Carrying HWY MORGAN AVE over WATER S ATHOL PND OUTLET

.15M SO.OF WASHINGTON AVE, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY MORGAN AVE

The HWY MORGAN AVE bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY MORGAN AVE over WATER S ATHOL PND OUTLET. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 387 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY MORGAN AVE compares

▼ 9.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY MORGAN AVE 31.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
387 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A1500418DMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY MORGAN AVE 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 MORGAN AVE 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 MORGAN AVE?

HWY MORGAN AVE in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY MORGAN AVE inspected?

HWY MORGAN AVE'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 387 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for HWY MORGAN AVE?

HWY MORGAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY MORGAN AVE?

HWY MORGAN AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY MORGAN AVE and does age affect safety?

HWY MORGAN AVE was built in 1979, making it 47 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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