ST 16 MENDON ST
Carrying ST 16 MENDON ST over WATER ROCK MEADOW BROOK
.3 MI W OF MENDON TL, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 16 MENDON ST
The ST 16 MENDON ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries ST 16 MENDON ST over WATER ROCK MEADOW BROOK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,221 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 16 MENDON ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,221 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U020421LVDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 16 MENDON 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 ST 16 MENDON ST 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 ST 16 MENDON ST?
ST 16 MENDON ST in Worcester, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 16 MENDON ST inspected?
ST 16 MENDON 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 11,221 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 16 MENDON 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 ST 16 MENDON ST?
ST 16 MENDON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 16 MENDON ST?
ST 16 MENDON ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 16 MENDON ST and does age affect safety?
ST 16 MENDON ST was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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