FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE

Carrying ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over WATER E BR SWIFT RIVER

ST 32 / SWIFT RIVER, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 32 /ST122/BARRE

The ST 32 /ST122/BARRE bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 32 /ST122/BARRE over WATER E BR SWIFT RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.7 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,844 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

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

How ST 32 /ST122/BARRE compares

▲ 10.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
ST 32 /ST122/BARRE 51.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.7 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,844 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P08001190DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 32 /ST122/BARRE 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 32 /ST122/BARRE 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 ST 32 /ST122/BARRE?

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 32 /ST122/BARRE inspected?

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE'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 2,844 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 32 /ST122/BARRE 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 32 /ST122/BARRE?

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 32 /ST122/BARRE?

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 32 /ST122/BARRE and does age affect safety?

ST 32 /ST122/BARRE was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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