FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY COUNTY ST

Carrying HWY COUNTY ST over WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER

.5 MI SW OF READ ST, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY COUNTY ST

The HWY COUNTY ST bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY COUNTY ST over WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,414 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 62.3 metric tons.

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

How HWY COUNTY ST compares

▲ 21.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY COUNTY ST 62.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
62.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,414 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A160033L1MUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY COUNTY 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 COUNTY ST against other structures in Bristol 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 COUNTY ST?

HWY COUNTY ST in Bristol, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY COUNTY ST inspected?

HWY COUNTY 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 12,414 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY COUNTY ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY COUNTY ST?

HWY COUNTY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY COUNTY ST?

HWY COUNTY ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

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

HWY COUNTY ST was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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