FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 2 ELM ST

Carrying ST 2 ELM ST over WATER ASSABET RIVER

0.64 KM E RT 2 ROTARY, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 ELM ST

The ST 2 ELM ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 2 ELM ST over WATER ASSABET RIVER. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1934, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,800 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.

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

How ST 2 ELM ST compares

▼ 21.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
ST 2 ELM ST 20.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
1.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1904
Last Reconstructed
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C190072DVDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 ST 2 ELM 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 ST 2 ELM ST 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 ELM ST?

ST 2 ELM ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 2 ELM ST inspected?

ST 2 ELM 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 47,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 ELM 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 ST 2 ELM ST?

ST 2 ELM ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 ELM ST?

ST 2 ELM ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 2 ELM ST and does age affect safety?

ST 2 ELM ST was built in 1904, making it 122 years old and last reconstructed in 1934.

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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