HWY CEDAR GROVE
Carrying HWY CEDAR GROVE over TR RED HSL
S. OF ADAMS ST., Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY CEDAR GROVE
The HWY CEDAR GROVE bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY CEDAR GROVE over TR RED HSL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY CEDAR GROVE compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- B16494AAGMBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 CEDAR GROVE 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 CEDAR GROVE 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 CEDAR GROVE?
HWY CEDAR GROVE in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY CEDAR GROVE inspected?
HWY CEDAR GROVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CEDAR GROVE 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 CEDAR GROVE?
HWY CEDAR GROVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CEDAR GROVE?
HWY CEDAR GROVE is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY CEDAR GROVE and does age affect safety?
HWY CEDAR GROVE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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