FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY CRANBRY MDW

Carrying HWY CRANBRY MDW over RR CSX

.3MI.WEST OF ST.31, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY CRANBRY MDW

The HWY CRANBRY MDW bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY CRANBRY MDW over RR CSX. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 44.9 metric tons.

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

How HWY CRANBRY MDW compares

▲ 3.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY CRANBRY MDW 44.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
40.5 m (133 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S2300122KDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 CRANBRY MDW 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 CRANBRY MDW 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 CRANBRY MDW?

HWY CRANBRY MDW in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY CRANBRY MDW inspected?

HWY CRANBRY MDW'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CRANBRY MDW 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 CRANBRY MDW?

HWY CRANBRY MDW has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CRANBRY MDW?

HWY CRANBRY MDW is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY CRANBRY MDW and does age affect safety?

HWY CRANBRY MDW was built in 1996, making it 30 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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