HWY PODUNK RD
Carrying HWY PODUNK RD over I 90 WB
AT MILE 79.2, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY PODUNK RD
The HWY PODUNK RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY PODUNK RD over I 90 WB. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 32,573 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY PODUNK RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1957
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,573 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S300474MRDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY PODUNK 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 PODUNK 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 PODUNK RD?
HWY PODUNK RD in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY PODUNK RD inspected?
HWY PODUNK 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 32,573 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PODUNK RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY PODUNK RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY PODUNK RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PODUNK RD?
Ownership is not specified for HWY PODUNK RD in the NBI.
How old is HWY PODUNK RD and does age affect safety?
HWY PODUNK RD was built in 1957, making it 69 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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