FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY OTTER RIV RD

Carrying HWY OTTER RIV RD over ST 2 EB

OTTER RIV RD/ST 2EB, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: HWY OTTER RIV RD

The HWY OTTER RIV RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY OTTER RIV RD over ST 2 EB. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 4,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How HWY OTTER RIV RD compares

1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
4,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
T0202519EDOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY OTTER RIV 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 OTTER RIV 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 OTTER RIV RD?

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

How often is HWY OTTER RIV RD inspected?

HWY OTTER RIV 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 4,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY OTTER RIV 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 OTTER RIV RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY OTTER RIV RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY OTTER RIV RD?

Ownership is not specified for HWY OTTER RIV RD in the NBI.

How old is HWY OTTER RIV RD and does age affect safety?

HWY OTTER RIV RD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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