FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY WESTBROOK RD

Carrying HWY WESTBROOK RD over WATER WEST BROOK

1 M W JCT CHST PL RD, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY WESTBROOK RD

The HWY WESTBROOK RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY WESTBROOK RD over WATER WEST BROOK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.8 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 143 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.5 metric tons.

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

How HWY WESTBROOK RD compares

▲ 17.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY WESTBROOK RD 58.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.8 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
143 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W33007AF4MUNNBI

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WESTBROOK 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 WESTBROOK RD against other structures in Franklin 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 WESTBROOK RD?

HWY WESTBROOK RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY WESTBROOK RD inspected?

HWY WESTBROOK 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 143 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WESTBROOK 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 WESTBROOK RD?

HWY WESTBROOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WESTBROOK RD?

HWY WESTBROOK RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY WESTBROOK RD and does age affect safety?

HWY WESTBROOK RD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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