FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST110 HIGH ST

Carrying ST110 HIGH ST over WATER S BR NASHUA RIVER

.4 MI.STH.OF LANCASTER TL, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST110 HIGH ST

The ST110 HIGH ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST110 HIGH ST over WATER S BR NASHUA RIVER. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,128 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 5/9, 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 19.3 metric tons.

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

How ST110 HIGH ST compares

▼ 21.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST110 HIGH ST 19.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,128 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C160011LNDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST110 HIGH ST 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 ST110 HIGH ST 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 ST110 HIGH ST?

ST110 HIGH ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST110 HIGH ST inspected?

ST110 HIGH ST'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 4,128 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST110 HIGH ST 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 ST110 HIGH ST?

ST110 HIGH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST110 HIGH ST?

ST110 HIGH ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST110 HIGH ST and does age affect safety?

ST110 HIGH ST was built in 1942, making it 84 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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