ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV
Carrying ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV over RR GWRR
100' N JCT ST 2A & ST 32, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV
The ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV over RR GWRR. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- A15012ADBDOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV 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 ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV 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 ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV?
ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV inspected?
ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV'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 6,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV 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 ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV?
ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV?
ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV and does age affect safety?
ST 32 CHSTNT HL AV was built in 1995, making it 31 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.
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