HWY BERKELEY ST
Carrying HWY BERKELEY ST over COMB AMTRAK/MBTA & ORNG
1.7KM W. OF S., Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY BERKELEY ST
The HWY BERKELEY ST bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY BERKELEY ST over COMB AMTRAK/MBTA & ORNG. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 78.6 meters (258 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 45.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY BERKELEY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 78.6 m (258 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.1 m (82 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B160834V6MBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BERKELEY 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 BERKELEY 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 HWY BERKELEY ST?
HWY BERKELEY ST in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY BERKELEY ST inspected?
HWY BERKELEY 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 19,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BERKELEY 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 BERKELEY ST?
HWY BERKELEY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BERKELEY ST?
HWY BERKELEY ST is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY BERKELEY ST and does age affect safety?
HWY BERKELEY ST was built in 1982, making it 44 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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