HWY GORDON ST
Carrying HWY GORDON ST over COMB AMTRAK/MBTA & ORNG
AT GREEN STREET STATION, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY GORDON ST
The HWY GORDON ST bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY GORDON ST over COMB AMTRAK/MBTA & ORNG. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,183 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 72.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY GORDON ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,183 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B163874VYMBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY GORDON ST 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 GORDON ST 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 GORDON ST?
HWY GORDON ST in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY GORDON ST inspected?
HWY GORDON ST'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 10,183 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY GORDON ST 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 GORDON ST?
HWY GORDON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GORDON ST?
HWY GORDON ST is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY GORDON ST and does age affect safety?
HWY GORDON ST was built in 1982, making it 44 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.
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