FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 9 WORCESTER ST

Carrying ST 9 WORCESTER ST over WATER LAKE COCHITUATE

0.6 MI W OF JCT RTE 9 &27, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 9 WORCESTER ST

The ST 9 WORCESTER ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 9 WORCESTER ST over WATER LAKE COCHITUATE. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.3 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52,165 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.

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

How ST 9 WORCESTER ST compares

▲ 4.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
ST 9 WORCESTER ST 45.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
45.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.3 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
27.5 m (90 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
52,165 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N030218RGDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 ST 9 WORCESTER 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 ST 9 WORCESTER 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 ST 9 WORCESTER ST?

ST 9 WORCESTER ST in Middlesex, 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 ST 9 WORCESTER ST inspected?

ST 9 WORCESTER 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 52,165 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 9 WORCESTER 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 ST 9 WORCESTER ST?

ST 9 WORCESTER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 9 WORCESTER ST?

ST 9 WORCESTER ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 9 WORCESTER ST and does age affect safety?

ST 9 WORCESTER ST was built in 2007, making it 19 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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