HWY DORCHSTR AVE
Carrying HWY DORCHSTR AVE over COMB HAUL RD & MBTA RED
1.8 KM SW OF D ST, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY DORCHSTR AVE
The HWY DORCHSTR AVE bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY DORCHSTR AVE over COMB HAUL RD & MBTA RED. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 30.9 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,913 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 23.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY DORCHSTR AVE 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
- 1917
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 30.9 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 34,913 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B161993H6DOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 HWY DORCHSTR 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 DORCHSTR AVE 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 DORCHSTR AVE?
HWY DORCHSTR AVE in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY DORCHSTR AVE inspected?
HWY DORCHSTR 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 34,913 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY DORCHSTR 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 DORCHSTR AVE?
HWY DORCHSTR AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY DORCHSTR AVE?
HWY DORCHSTR AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY DORCHSTR AVE and does age affect safety?
HWY DORCHSTR AVE was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
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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