FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY WARREN RD

Carrying HWY WARREN RD over WATER LONG POND INLET

700 FT W OF BROOKFIELD RD, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY WARREN RD

The HWY WARREN RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY WARREN RD over WATER LONG POND INLET. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,740 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How HWY WARREN RD compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY WARREN RD 32.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S30054CEDMUNNBI

How to read this record

HWY WARREN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare HWY WARREN 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 WARREN RD?

HWY WARREN RD in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY WARREN RD inspected?

HWY WARREN 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 2,740 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WARREN RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY WARREN RD?

HWY WARREN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WARREN RD?

HWY WARREN RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY WARREN RD and does age affect safety?

HWY WARREN RD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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