FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST122 A/MAIN ST

Carrying ST122 A/MAIN ST over RR PWRR

.3 MI N OF JCT RTE 31, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST122 A/MAIN ST

The ST122 A/MAIN ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST122 A/MAIN ST over RR PWRR. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,712 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 23.7 metric tons.

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

How ST122 A/MAIN ST compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST122 A/MAIN ST 23.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.6
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1949
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,712 vehicles/day
Structure Number
H18003224DOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST122 A/MAIN 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 ST122 A/MAIN 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 ST122 A/MAIN ST?

ST122 A/MAIN ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST122 A/MAIN ST inspected?

ST122 A/MAIN 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 20,712 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST122 A/MAIN 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 ST122 A/MAIN ST?

ST122 A/MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST122 A/MAIN ST?

ST122 A/MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST122 A/MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

ST122 A/MAIN ST was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.

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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