FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY LAWRENCE ST

Carrying HWY LAWRENCE ST over WATER RIVER MEADOW BROOK

NEAR CONCORD RIVER, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY LAWRENCE ST

The HWY LAWRENCE ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY LAWRENCE ST over WATER RIVER MEADOW BROOK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 89.0 metric tons.

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

How HWY LAWRENCE ST compares

▲ 47.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY LAWRENCE ST 89.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L150422BTMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 HWY LAWRENCE 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 HWY LAWRENCE ST 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 LAWRENCE ST?

HWY LAWRENCE ST in Middlesex, 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 HWY LAWRENCE ST inspected?

HWY LAWRENCE 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 9,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY LAWRENCE 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 HWY LAWRENCE ST?

HWY LAWRENCE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY LAWRENCE ST?

HWY LAWRENCE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HWY LAWRENCE ST and does age affect safety?

HWY LAWRENCE ST was built in 1910, making it 116 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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