FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY CHURCH ST

Carrying HWY CHURCH ST over OTHER CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL

.32 KM NELY CONANT RD, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY CHURCH ST

The HWY CHURCH ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY CHURCH ST over OTHER CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,758 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, 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 60.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY CHURCH ST compares

▲ 19.4
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY CHURCH ST 60.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
60.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1911
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,758 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W290032NNDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 CHURCH 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 HWY CHURCH ST 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 CHURCH ST?

HWY CHURCH ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY CHURCH ST inspected?

HWY CHURCH 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 7,758 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CHURCH 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 HWY CHURCH ST?

HWY CHURCH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CHURCH ST?

HWY CHURCH ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY CHURCH ST and does age affect safety?

HWY CHURCH ST was built in 1911, making it 115 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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