FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY EAST ST

Carrying HWY EAST ST over WATER STRONG WATER BROOK

0.85MI E OF LIVINGSTON ST, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
86 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY EAST ST

The HWY EAST ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY EAST ST over WATER STRONG WATER BROOK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.5 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,050 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 86.3 metric tons.

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

How HWY EAST ST compares

▲ 45.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY EAST ST 86.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
86.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
T03019BWMMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY EAST ST 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 EAST ST against other structures in Middlesex 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 EAST ST?

HWY EAST ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY EAST ST inspected?

HWY EAST ST'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 22,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY EAST ST 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 EAST ST?

HWY EAST ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 86.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY EAST ST?

HWY EAST ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HWY EAST ST and does age affect safety?

HWY EAST ST was built in 2008, making it 18 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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