FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY HEATH RD

Carrying HWY HEATH RD over WATER TAYLOR BROOK

2 MI N OF ADAMSVILLE RD, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY HEATH RD

The HWY HEATH RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY HEATH RD over WATER TAYLOR BROOK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 129 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY HEATH RD compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY HEATH RD 35.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
129 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C180300GMMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HEATH 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 HEATH RD against other structures in Franklin 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 HEATH RD?

HWY HEATH RD in Franklin, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY HEATH RD inspected?

HWY HEATH 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 129 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HEATH RD 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 HWY HEATH RD?

HWY HEATH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HEATH RD?

HWY HEATH RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY HEATH RD and does age affect safety?

HWY HEATH RD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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