FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY HAMMOND ST

Carrying HWY HAMMOND ST over TR GREEN LINE D

0.28 MI NOTH OF RTE 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY HAMMOND ST

The HWY HAMMOND ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY HAMMOND ST over TR GREEN LINE D. It was built in 1893, making it 133 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.7 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,681 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.2 metric tons.

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

How HWY HAMMOND ST compares

▼ 6.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY HAMMOND ST 35.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1893
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.7 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
9,681 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N120324TUMBTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

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

HWY HAMMOND ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY HAMMOND ST inspected?

HWY HAMMOND 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 9,681 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY HAMMOND ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HAMMOND ST?

HWY HAMMOND ST is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

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

HWY HAMMOND ST was built in 1893, making it 133 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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