HWY SO STA BUSWY
Carrying HWY SO STA BUSWY over COMB MBTA & RELIEF
SOUTH STATION, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY SO STA BUSWY
The HWY SO STA BUSWY bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY SO STA BUSWY over COMB MBTA & RELIEF. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 33.4 meters (110 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY SO STA BUSWY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 33.4 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- B16677BQ9MBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY SO STA BUSWY 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 BUSWY 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 BUSWY?
HWY SO STA BUSWY 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 BUSWY inspected?
HWY SO STA BUSWY'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 SO STA BUSWY 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 BUSWY?
HWY SO STA BUSWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY SO STA BUSWY?
HWY SO STA BUSWY is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY SO STA BUSWY and does age affect safety?
HWY SO STA BUSWY was built in 1995, making it 31 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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