HWY HARTFORD AVE
Carrying HWY HARTFORD AVE over WATER BLACKSTONE CANAL
200 FT E OF OAK ST, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY HARTFORD AVE
The HWY HARTFORD AVE bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY HARTFORD AVE over WATER BLACKSTONE CANAL. It was built in 1870, making it 156 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,470 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 37.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY HARTFORD AVE 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
- 1870
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,470 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U020191DKMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HARTFORD AVE 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 HARTFORD AVE 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 HARTFORD AVE?
HWY HARTFORD AVE in Worcester, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY HARTFORD AVE inspected?
HWY HARTFORD AVE'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 7,470 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HARTFORD AVE 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 HARTFORD AVE?
HWY HARTFORD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HARTFORD AVE?
HWY HARTFORD AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY HARTFORD AVE and does age affect safety?
HWY HARTFORD AVE was built in 1870, making it 156 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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