FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY STORRW DR EB

Carrying HWY STORRW DR EB over HWY BOWKR ON & OFF RPS

AT CHARLESGATE, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY STORRW DR EB

The HWY STORRW DR EB bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY STORRW DR EB over HWY BOWKR ON & OFF RPS. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 9 sections, stretching 201.2 meters (660 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,000 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 13.4 metric tons.

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

How HWY STORRW DR EB compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
HWY STORRW DR EB 13.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.1
Serviceability /30
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
201.2 m (660 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B163654FKDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

HWY STORRW DR EB 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 STORRW DR EB 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 STORRW DR EB?

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

How often is HWY STORRW DR EB inspected?

HWY STORRW DR EB'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 32,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY STORRW DR EB 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 STORRW DR EB?

HWY STORRW DR EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY STORRW DR EB?

HWY STORRW DR EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY STORRW DR EB and does age affect safety?

HWY STORRW DR EB was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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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