FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST

Carrying ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST over WATER BAKER BROOK

100 FT E OF J. FITCH HWY, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST

The ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST over WATER BAKER BROOK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,245 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.

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

How ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST 22.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.9
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
16.3 m (53 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,245 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F040451KQDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST 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 ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST?

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST inspected?

ST 2 A/LNENBRG 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 14,245 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST?

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST?

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST and does age affect safety?

ST 2 A/LNENBRG ST was built in 1954, making it 72 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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