ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD
Carrying ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD over WATER NASHUA RIVER
AT AYER SHIRLEY TOWN LINE, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD
The ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD over WATER NASHUA RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,959 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD 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
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,959 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- A1900226LDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 2 A/FTCHBRG 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 ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD 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 ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD?
ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD inspected?
ST 2 A/FTCHBRG 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 6,959 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 A/FTCHBRG 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 ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD?
ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD?
ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD and does age affect safety?
ST 2 A/FTCHBRG RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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