FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BRCH HL D RD

Carrying HWY BRCH HL D RD over WATER BEAVER BROOK

0.2 MI EAST RT 68, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BRCH HL D RD

The HWY BRCH HL D RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY BRCH HL D RD over WATER BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 129 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How HWY BRCH HL D RD compares

▲ 58.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY BRCH HL D RD 99.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
129 vehicles/day
Structure Number
R1203017QMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BRCH HL D 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 BRCH HL D 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 BRCH HL D RD?

HWY BRCH HL D RD in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BRCH HL D RD inspected?

HWY BRCH HL D 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 129 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BRCH HL D RD 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 BRCH HL D RD?

HWY BRCH HL D RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BRCH HL D RD?

HWY BRCH HL D RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BRCH HL D RD and does age affect safety?

HWY BRCH HL D RD was built in 1941, making it 85 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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