HWY EMBKT WB ON
Carrying HWY EMBKT WB ON over HWY EMBANKMENT RD EB
CHARLES CIRCLE STORROW D, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY EMBKT WB ON
The HWY EMBKT WB ON bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY EMBKT WB ON over HWY EMBANKMENT RD EB. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,483 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY EMBKT WB ON 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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.2 m (155 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,483 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B162584FNDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
HWY EMBKT WB ON is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY EMBKT WB ON 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 EMBKT WB ON?
HWY EMBKT WB ON in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY EMBKT WB ON inspected?
HWY EMBKT WB ON'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 14,483 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY EMBKT WB ON is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY EMBKT WB ON?
HWY EMBKT WB ON has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY EMBKT WB ON?
HWY EMBKT WB ON is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY EMBKT WB ON and does age affect safety?
HWY EMBKT WB ON was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
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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