FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY SO STA CONN

Carrying HWY SO STA CONN over I 93 RAMPS CC KK D

UNIT 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY SO STA CONN

The HWY SO STA CONN bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY SO STA CONN over I 93 RAMPS CC KK D. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 711.0 meters (2333 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.

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

How HWY SO STA CONN compares

▼ 20.4
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
HWY SO STA CONN 20.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
711.0 m (2333 ft)
Deck Width
204.0 m (669 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B166779QKMBTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY SO STA CONN 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 SO STA CONN 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 SO STA CONN?

HWY SO STA CONN in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY SO STA CONN inspected?

HWY SO STA CONN'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY SO STA CONN is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY SO STA CONN?

HWY SO STA CONN has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY SO STA CONN?

HWY SO STA CONN is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is HWY SO STA CONN and does age affect safety?

HWY SO STA CONN was built in 2004, making it 22 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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