FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY PROSPECT ST

Carrying HWY PROSPECT ST over HWY SPRING ST

AT E. END 6TH ST., Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY PROSPECT ST

The HWY PROSPECT ST bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY PROSPECT ST over HWY SPRING ST. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.3 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, 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 61.7 metric tons.

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

How HWY PROSPECT ST compares

▲ 20.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY PROSPECT ST 61.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.3 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M28028AQ9MUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY PROSPECT 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 PROSPECT ST against other structures in Franklin 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 PROSPECT ST?

HWY PROSPECT ST in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY PROSPECT ST inspected?

HWY PROSPECT 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 400 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY PROSPECT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PROSPECT ST?

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

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

HWY PROSPECT ST was built in 2010, making it 16 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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