HWY ORCHRD HL PK
Carrying HWY ORCHRD HL PK over WATER BROOK
2000 FT N OF HARVARD ST, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY ORCHRD HL PK
The HWY ORCHRD HL PK bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY ORCHRD HL PK over WATER BROOK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,069 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 ORCHRD HL PK compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,069 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L08090CEKMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY ORCHRD HL PK 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 ORCHRD HL PK 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 HWY ORCHRD HL PK?
HWY ORCHRD HL PK in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY ORCHRD HL PK inspected?
HWY ORCHRD HL PK'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 1,069 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY ORCHRD HL PK is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY ORCHRD HL PK?
HWY ORCHRD HL PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY ORCHRD HL PK?
HWY ORCHRD HL PK is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY ORCHRD HL PK and does age affect safety?
HWY ORCHRD HL PK 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.
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