FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY WOBURN ST

Carrying HWY WOBURN ST over WATER IPSWICH RIVER

0.33MI S OF CONCORD ST, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY WOBURN ST

The HWY WOBURN ST bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries HWY WOBURN ST over WATER IPSWICH RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.8 metric tons.

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

How HWY WOBURN ST compares

▲ 13.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
HWY WOBURN ST 54.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
54.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.3 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W38021807MUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WOBURN 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 WOBURN 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 WOBURN ST?

HWY WOBURN ST in Middlesex, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY WOBURN ST inspected?

HWY WOBURN 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 6,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY WOBURN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WOBURN ST?

HWY WOBURN ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

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

HWY WOBURN ST was built in 1980, making it 46 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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