HWY WASHNGTON AV
Carrying HWY WASHNGTON AV over RR MBTA/CSX
0.4 MI SW OF RT 27, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY WASHNGTON AV
The HWY WASHNGTON AV bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY WASHNGTON AV over RR MBTA/CSX. It was built in 1895, making it 131 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.5 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,500 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 6/9, substructure 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 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY WASHNGTON AV 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
- 1895
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.5 m (67 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N0300829MDOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WASHNGTON AV 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 WASHNGTON AV 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 WASHNGTON AV?
HWY WASHNGTON AV in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY WASHNGTON AV inspected?
HWY WASHNGTON AV'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 4,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WASHNGTON AV 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 WASHNGTON AV?
HWY WASHNGTON AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WASHNGTON AV?
HWY WASHNGTON AV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY WASHNGTON AV and does age affect safety?
HWY WASHNGTON AV was built in 1895, making it 131 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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