HWY DRSSR HLL RD
Carrying HWY DRSSR HLL RD over WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER
50 FT.EST.OF ST.131, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY DRSSR HLL RD
The HWY DRSSR HLL RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY DRSSR HLL RD over WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,973 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY DRSSR HLL RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 28.7 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,973 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S210081DAMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY DRSSR HLL 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 DRSSR HLL 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 DRSSR HLL RD?
HWY DRSSR HLL RD in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY DRSSR HLL RD inspected?
HWY DRSSR HLL 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 1,973 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY DRSSR HLL 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 DRSSR HLL RD?
HWY DRSSR HLL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY DRSSR HLL RD?
HWY DRSSR HLL RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY DRSSR HLL RD and does age affect safety?
HWY DRSSR HLL RD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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