FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY PIKE AVE

Carrying HWY PIKE AVE over RR CSX/MACRR

MP QN 2.03, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY PIKE AVE

The HWY PIKE AVE bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY PIKE AVE over RR CSX/MACRR. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,214 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 36.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY PIKE AVE compares

▼ 4.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY PIKE AVE 36.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1906
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,214 vehicles/day
Structure Number
A16036404DOT634

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY PIKE AVE 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 PIKE AVE 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 PIKE AVE?

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

How often is HWY PIKE AVE inspected?

HWY PIKE AVE'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 3,214 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PIKE AVE 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 PIKE AVE?

HWY PIKE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PIKE AVE?

HWY PIKE AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY PIKE AVE and does age affect safety?

HWY PIKE AVE was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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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