FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY CROSSNG BLVD

Carrying HWY CROSSNG BLVD over COMB ST 9 & CSX

.5 MI. W. OF MASS PIKE, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY CROSSNG BLVD

The HWY CROSSNG BLVD bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY CROSSNG BLVD over COMB ST 9 & CSX. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 66.5 meters (218 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,379 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY CROSSNG BLVD compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY CROSSNG BLVD 38.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
66.5 m (218 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,379 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F07067A4LDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, 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 CROSSNG BLVD 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 CROSSNG BLVD 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 CROSSNG BLVD?

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

How often is HWY CROSSNG BLVD inspected?

HWY CROSSNG BLVD'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 11,379 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CROSSNG BLVD 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 CROSSNG BLVD?

HWY CROSSNG BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CROSSNG BLVD?

HWY CROSSNG BLVD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY CROSSNG BLVD and does age affect safety?

HWY CROSSNG BLVD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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