FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY MT WAYTE AVE

Carrying HWY MT WAYTE AVE over RR CSX

.7 MI. N. OF ST-135, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY MT WAYTE AVE

The HWY MT WAYTE AVE bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY MT WAYTE AVE over RR CSX. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 36.1 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How HWY MT WAYTE AVE compares

▼ 18.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY MT WAYTE AVE 22.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
36.1 m (118 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F0701829JDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

HWY MT WAYTE AVE in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY MT WAYTE AVE inspected?

HWY MT WAYTE 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 10,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY MT WAYTE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY MT WAYTE AVE?

HWY MT WAYTE AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY MT WAYTE AVE and does age affect safety?

HWY MT WAYTE AVE was built in 1947, making it 79 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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