HWY BOWDOIN ST
Carrying HWY BOWDOIN ST over WATER RAWSON HILL BROOK
500 FT N OF RESERVOIR ST, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY BOWDOIN ST
The HWY BOWDOIN ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY BOWDOIN ST over WATER RAWSON HILL BROOK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY BOWDOIN ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S14025AEXMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BOWDOIN 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 BOWDOIN ST 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 BOWDOIN ST?
HWY BOWDOIN ST in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY BOWDOIN ST inspected?
HWY BOWDOIN 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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BOWDOIN ST 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 BOWDOIN ST?
HWY BOWDOIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BOWDOIN ST?
HWY BOWDOIN ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY BOWDOIN ST and does age affect safety?
HWY BOWDOIN ST was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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