FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BWKR NB OFRP

Carrying HWY BWKR NB OFRP over HWY STRRW DR WB ON RMP

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

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BWKR NB OFRP

The HWY BWKR NB OFRP bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY BWKR NB OFRP over HWY STRRW DR WB ON RMP. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,971 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.4 metric tons.

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

How HWY BWKR NB OFRP compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
HWY BWKR NB OFRP 26.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.2
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,971 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B163654FJDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BWKR NB OFRP 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 BWKR NB OFRP 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 NB OFRP?

HWY BWKR NB OFRP in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BWKR NB OFRP inspected?

HWY BWKR NB OFRP'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 16,971 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BWKR NB OFRP 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 BWKR NB OFRP?

HWY BWKR NB OFRP has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BWKR NB OFRP?

HWY BWKR NB OFRP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BWKR NB OFRP and does age affect safety?

HWY BWKR NB OFRP was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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