FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY PARKER AVE

Carrying HWY PARKER AVE over WATER BEAVER BROOK

.3 MI NE OF MAMMOTH RD, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY PARKER AVE

The HWY PARKER AVE bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY PARKER AVE over WATER BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.1 metric tons.

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

How HWY PARKER AVE compares

▼ 24.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY PARKER AVE 17.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.5
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D110022BGMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY PARKER 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 HWY PARKER 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 HWY PARKER AVE?

HWY PARKER AVE in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY PARKER AVE inspected?

HWY PARKER 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 6,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PARKER AVE 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 PARKER AVE?

HWY PARKER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PARKER AVE?

HWY PARKER AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY PARKER AVE and does age affect safety?

HWY PARKER AVE was built in 1956, making it 70 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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