HWY CENTRAL TNPK
Carrying HWY CENTRAL TNPK over ST146
1.1 MI SO OF BOSTON RD, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY CENTRAL TNPK
The HWY CENTRAL TNPK bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY CENTRAL TNPK over ST146. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,779 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY CENTRAL TNPK 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
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,779 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S3301420HDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY CENTRAL TNPK 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 CENTRAL TNPK 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 CENTRAL TNPK?
HWY CENTRAL TNPK in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY CENTRAL TNPK inspected?
HWY CENTRAL TNPK'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 7,779 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CENTRAL TNPK 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 CENTRAL TNPK?
HWY CENTRAL TNPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CENTRAL TNPK?
HWY CENTRAL TNPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY CENTRAL TNPK and does age affect safety?
HWY CENTRAL TNPK was built in 1982, making it 44 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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