FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 2 A/MASS AVE

Carrying ST 2 A/MASS AVE over ST 3 MEMORIAL DR

N END HARVARD BR, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 A/MASS AVE

The ST 2 A/MASS AVE bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 2 A/MASS AVE over ST 3 MEMORIAL DR. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,560 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.7 metric tons.

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

How ST 2 A/MASS AVE compares

▲ 18.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
ST 2 A/MASS AVE 59.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
33.2 m (109 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C010234DQDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 2 A/MASS 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 ST 2 A/MASS AVE 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/MASS AVE?

ST 2 A/MASS AVE in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 2 A/MASS AVE inspected?

ST 2 A/MASS 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 20,560 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/MASS 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 ST 2 A/MASS AVE?

ST 2 A/MASS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 A/MASS AVE?

ST 2 A/MASS AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 2 A/MASS AVE and does age affect safety?

ST 2 A/MASS AVE was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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