FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY GRAFTON ST

Carrying HWY GRAFTON ST over WATER DOROTHY BROOK

.1 MI EAST OF RIVERLIN RD, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY GRAFTON ST

The HWY GRAFTON ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY GRAFTON ST over WATER DOROTHY BROOK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,321 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 culvert 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 58.5 metric tons.

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

How HWY GRAFTON ST compares

▲ 17.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY GRAFTON ST 58.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,321 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M220281GMMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY GRAFTON 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 GRAFTON ST 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 GRAFTON ST?

HWY GRAFTON ST in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY GRAFTON ST inspected?

HWY GRAFTON 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 6,321 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY GRAFTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GRAFTON ST?

HWY GRAFTON ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

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

HWY GRAFTON ST was built in 1983, making it 43 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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