FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY HWY E HARTFO

Carrying HWY HWY E HARTFO over WATER WATER W RIVER

600' E OF CONNOR PASS, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY HWY E HARTFO

The HWY HWY E HARTFO bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY HWY E HARTFO over WATER WATER W RIVER. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,756 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.8 metric tons.

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

How HWY HWY E HARTFO compares

▲ 11.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
HWY HWY E HARTFO 52.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
52.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,756 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U02017BWHMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HWY E HARTFO 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 HWY E HARTFO 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 HWY E HARTFO?

HWY HWY E HARTFO in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY HWY E HARTFO inspected?

HWY HWY E HARTFO'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 5,756 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HWY E HARTFO 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 HWY E HARTFO?

HWY HWY E HARTFO has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HWY E HARTFO?

HWY HWY E HARTFO is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY HWY E HARTFO and does age affect safety?

HWY HWY E HARTFO was built in 1990, making it 36 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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