HWY ACCESS RD
Carrying HWY ACCESS RD over WATER LANCASTER POND
.2 MI W OF ST62, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY ACCESS RD
The HWY ACCESS RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY ACCESS RD over WATER LANCASTER POND. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 94.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY ACCESS 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
- 1907
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C160184CPDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY ACCESS 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 HWY ACCESS RD 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 ACCESS RD?
HWY ACCESS RD in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY ACCESS RD inspected?
HWY ACCESS 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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY ACCESS 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 HWY ACCESS RD?
HWY ACCESS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 94.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY ACCESS RD?
HWY ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?
HWY ACCESS RD was built in 1907, making it 119 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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