HWY GILBERT RD
Carrying HWY GILBERT RD over WATER QUABOAG RIVER
AT INT W RT67&MAIN ST, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY GILBERT RD
The HWY GILBERT RD bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY GILBERT RD over WATER QUABOAG RIVER. It was built in 1888, making it 138 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 23.1 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 15.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY GILBERT RD 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
- 1888
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.1 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 260 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W0700617XMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY GILBERT RD 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 GILBERT RD 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 GILBERT RD?
HWY GILBERT RD in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY GILBERT RD inspected?
HWY GILBERT RD'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 260 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY GILBERT RD 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 GILBERT RD?
HWY GILBERT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GILBERT RD?
HWY GILBERT RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY GILBERT RD and does age affect safety?
HWY GILBERT RD was built in 1888, making it 138 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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