FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BANKS PLACE

Carrying HWY BANKS PLACE over WATER SPOT POND BROOK

.1 MILE WEST OF MAIN ST., Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BANKS PLACE

The HWY BANKS PLACE bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY BANKS PLACE over WATER SPOT POND BROOK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,200 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 culvert 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 38.2 metric tons.

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

How HWY BANKS PLACE compares

▼ 3.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY BANKS PLACE 38.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M140057EQDOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BANKS PLACE 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 BANKS PLACE 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 BANKS PLACE?

HWY BANKS PLACE in Middlesex, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BANKS PLACE inspected?

HWY BANKS PLACE'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 3,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BANKS PLACE 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 BANKS PLACE?

HWY BANKS PLACE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BANKS PLACE?

HWY BANKS PLACE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BANKS PLACE and does age affect safety?

HWY BANKS PLACE was built in 1959, making it 67 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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