HWY YMCA DR
Carrying HWY YMCA DR over COMB MBTA/BMRR & DRIVE
0.1 MI SW RT 3A & HALE ST, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY YMCA DR
The HWY YMCA DR bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY YMCA DR over COMB MBTA/BMRR & DRIVE. It was built in 1892, making it 134 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.7 meters (163 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,500 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 42.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY YMCA DR 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
- 1892
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 49.7 m (163 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L150082N3DOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY YMCA DR 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 YMCA DR 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 YMCA DR?
HWY YMCA DR in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY YMCA DR inspected?
HWY YMCA DR'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 9,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY YMCA DR 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 YMCA DR?
HWY YMCA DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY YMCA DR?
HWY YMCA DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY YMCA DR and does age affect safety?
HWY YMCA DR was built in 1892, making it 134 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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