ST 2 BROOKLINE ST
Carrying ST 2 BROOKLINE ST over COMB SOL FLD RD & RIV
CITY LINE BOS CAMB, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 BROOKLINE ST
The ST 2 BROOKLINE ST bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries ST 2 BROOKLINE ST over COMB SOL FLD RD & RIV. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 220.7 meters (724 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,370 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 5/9, substructure 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 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 2 BROOKLINE ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1928
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 220.7 m (724 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,370 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B160074EGDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 2 BROOKLINE 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 ST 2 BROOKLINE ST against other structures in Suffolk 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 ST 2 BROOKLINE ST?
ST 2 BROOKLINE ST in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 2 BROOKLINE ST inspected?
ST 2 BROOKLINE 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 37,370 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 BROOKLINE 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 ST 2 BROOKLINE ST?
ST 2 BROOKLINE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 BROOKLINE ST?
ST 2 BROOKLINE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 2 BROOKLINE ST and does age affect safety?
ST 2 BROOKLINE ST was built in 1928, making it 98 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.
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