HWY MORRSSEY BLV
Carrying HWY MORRSSEY BLV over WATER PATTENS COVE
.48 KM W OF U OF MASS, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY MORRSSEY BLV
The HWY MORRSSEY BLV bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY MORRSSEY BLV over WATER PATTENS COVE. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81,700 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 7/9, 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 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY MORRSSEY BLV 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
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 47.5 m (156 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 81,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B164594FADOTNBI
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY MORRSSEY BLV 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 MORRSSEY BLV 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 MORRSSEY BLV?
HWY MORRSSEY BLV in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY MORRSSEY BLV inspected?
HWY MORRSSEY BLV'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 81,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY MORRSSEY BLV 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 MORRSSEY BLV?
HWY MORRSSEY BLV has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY MORRSSEY BLV?
HWY MORRSSEY BLV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY MORRSSEY BLV and does age affect safety?
HWY MORRSSEY BLV was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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