FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BROOKS CROSS

Carrying HWY BROOKS CROSS over WATER MASON BROOK

1500 FT S OF NH S.L., Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BROOKS CROSS

The HWY BROOKS CROSS bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY BROOKS CROSS over WATER MASON BROOK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

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

How HWY BROOKS CROSS compares

▼ 30.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY BROOKS CROSS 11.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
T07032BR5MUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BROOKS CROSS 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 BROOKS CROSS 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 BROOKS CROSS?

HWY BROOKS CROSS in Middlesex, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BROOKS CROSS inspected?

HWY BROOKS CROSS'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 120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BROOKS CROSS 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 BROOKS CROSS?

HWY BROOKS CROSS has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BROOKS CROSS?

HWY BROOKS CROSS is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BROOKS CROSS and does age affect safety?

HWY BROOKS CROSS was built in 1986, making it 40 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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