HWY SOUTHBRDG ST
Carrying HWY SOUTHBRDG ST over WATER MIDDLE RIVER
UNDER I-290 AT HOLY CROSS, Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY SOUTHBRDG ST
The HWY SOUTHBRDG ST bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries HWY SOUTHBRDG ST over WATER MIDDLE RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.3 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,930 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, 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 33.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY SOUTHBRDG ST 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
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 40.3 m (132 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,930 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W440121E2MUNNBI
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) 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 SOUTHBRDG 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 SOUTHBRDG ST 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 SOUTHBRDG ST?
HWY SOUTHBRDG ST in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY SOUTHBRDG ST inspected?
HWY SOUTHBRDG 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 11,930 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY SOUTHBRDG 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 SOUTHBRDG ST?
HWY SOUTHBRDG ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY SOUTHBRDG ST?
HWY SOUTHBRDG ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY SOUTHBRDG ST and does age affect safety?
HWY SOUTHBRDG ST was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
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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