FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY OVERLOOK RD

Carrying HWY OVERLOOK RD over COMB SDDLE HLL TL & BRK

0.1 MI E OF GREENWOOD RD, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY OVERLOOK RD

The HWY OVERLOOK RD bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY OVERLOOK RD over COMB SDDLE HLL TL & BRK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How HWY OVERLOOK RD compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY OVERLOOK RD 32.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
H23023CD1MUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 OVERLOOK RD 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 OVERLOOK RD 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 OVERLOOK RD?

HWY OVERLOOK RD in Middlesex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY OVERLOOK RD inspected?

HWY OVERLOOK RD'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY OVERLOOK RD 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 OVERLOOK RD?

HWY OVERLOOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY OVERLOOK RD?

HWY OVERLOOK RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY OVERLOOK RD and does age affect safety?

HWY OVERLOOK RD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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