FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BWKR SB ONRP

Carrying HWY BWKR SB ONRP over WATER MUDDY RIVER

.2 MI S OF ST RTE 2A, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BWKR SB ONRP

The HWY BWKR SB ONRP bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY BWKR SB ONRP over WATER MUDDY RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.5 meters (225 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,470 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.7 metric tons.

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

How HWY BWKR SB ONRP compares

▼ 22.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
HWY BWKR SB ONRP 18.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
68.5 m (225 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B163654FGDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

HWY BWKR SB ONRP 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 BWKR SB ONRP 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 BWKR SB ONRP?

HWY BWKR SB ONRP in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BWKR SB ONRP inspected?

HWY BWKR SB ONRP'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 18,470 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BWKR SB ONRP 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 BWKR SB ONRP?

HWY BWKR SB ONRP has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BWKR SB ONRP?

HWY BWKR SB ONRP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BWKR SB ONRP and does age affect safety?

HWY BWKR SB ONRP was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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