FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BROOK RD

Carrying HWY BROOK RD over WATER HINSDALE BROOK

.4 MI S OF WIL GRVS RD, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
79 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BROOK RD

The HWY BROOK RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY BROOK RD over WATER HINSDALE BROOK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 960 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 79.2 metric tons.

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

How HWY BROOK RD compares

▲ 38.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY BROOK RD 79.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
79.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
960 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S1100890UMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BROOK 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 BROOK RD against other structures in Franklin 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 BROOK RD?

HWY BROOK RD in Franklin, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BROOK RD inspected?

HWY BROOK 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 960 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY BROOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BROOK RD?

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

How old is HWY BROOK RD and does age affect safety?

HWY BROOK RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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