HWY PAXTON RD
Carrying HWY PAXTON RD over WATER SUGDEN RESRVR OTLT
1.5 MI N OF ST-9, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY PAXTON RD
The HWY PAXTON RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY PAXTON RD over WATER SUGDEN RESRVR OTLT. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 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 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 62.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY PAXTON 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
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S230211HMMUNNBI
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.
- • 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 PAXTON 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 PAXTON 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 PAXTON RD?
HWY PAXTON RD 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 PAXTON RD inspected?
HWY PAXTON 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 1,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PAXTON 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 PAXTON RD?
HWY PAXTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PAXTON RD?
HWY PAXTON RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY PAXTON RD and does age affect safety?
HWY PAXTON RD was built in 1956, making it 70 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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