HWY BUTTERS ROW
Carrying HWY BUTTERS ROW over RR MBTA/BMRR
0.1 MI W RT 38, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY BUTTERS ROW
The HWY BUTTERS ROW bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY BUTTERS ROW over RR MBTA/BMRR. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,950 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 8.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY BUTTERS ROW 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,950 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W380032NVDOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 BUTTERS ROW 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 BUTTERS ROW 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 BUTTERS ROW?
HWY BUTTERS ROW in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY BUTTERS ROW inspected?
HWY BUTTERS ROW'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 1,950 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BUTTERS ROW 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 BUTTERS ROW?
HWY BUTTERS ROW has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BUTTERS ROW?
HWY BUTTERS ROW is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY BUTTERS ROW and does age affect safety?
HWY BUTTERS ROW was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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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