FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST140 SHREWSBRY ST

Carrying ST140 SHREWSBRY ST over RR MBTA/CSX

.8 MI. S. OF RT-20, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST140 SHREWSBRY ST

The ST140 SHREWSBRY ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST140 SHREWSBRY ST over RR MBTA/CSX. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.4 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,969 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.1 metric tons.

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

How ST140 SHREWSBRY ST compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST140 SHREWSBRY ST 34.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.4 m (149 ft)
Deck Width
15.0 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,969 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G08020220DOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST140 SHREWSBRY ST 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 ST140 SHREWSBRY 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 ST140 SHREWSBRY ST?

ST140 SHREWSBRY ST in Worcester, 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 ST140 SHREWSBRY ST inspected?

ST140 SHREWSBRY 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 9,969 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST140 SHREWSBRY ST 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 ST140 SHREWSBRY ST?

ST140 SHREWSBRY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST140 SHREWSBRY ST?

ST140 SHREWSBRY ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST140 SHREWSBRY ST and does age affect safety?

ST140 SHREWSBRY ST was built in 1936, making it 90 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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