FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY NE FITZWM RD

Carrying HWY NE FITZWM RD over WATER LAWRENCE BROOK

1M N OF RT68 NR BROWN RD, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY NE FITZWM RD

The HWY NE FITZWM RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY NE FITZWM RD over WATER LAWRENCE BROOK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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 superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How HWY NE FITZWM RD compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY NE FITZWM RD 42.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
R12004B8QMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY NE FITZWM RD 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 NE FITZWM RD 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 HWY NE FITZWM RD?

HWY NE FITZWM RD in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY NE FITZWM RD inspected?

HWY NE FITZWM RD'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY NE FITZWM RD 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 NE FITZWM RD?

HWY NE FITZWM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY NE FITZWM RD?

HWY NE FITZWM RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY NE FITZWM RD and does age affect safety?

HWY NE FITZWM RD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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