FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY TRACY CT

Carrying HWY TRACY CT over WATER FRENCH RIVER

.1 MI N OF ST-12, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY TRACY CT

The HWY TRACY CT bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY TRACY CT over WATER FRENCH RIVER. It was built in 1890, making it 136 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY TRACY CT compares

▼ 15.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY TRACY CT 25.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1890
Last Reconstructed
1957
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Structure Number
D120221FGMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY TRACY CT 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 TRACY CT 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 TRACY CT?

HWY TRACY CT in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY TRACY CT inspected?

HWY TRACY CT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY TRACY CT 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 TRACY CT?

HWY TRACY CT has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY TRACY CT?

HWY TRACY CT is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY TRACY CT and does age affect safety?

HWY TRACY CT was built in 1890, making it 136 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.

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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