HWY GARAGE RAMP
Carrying HWY GARAGE RAMP over HWY STATION ACCESS RD
AT BRAINTREE STATION, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY GARAGE RAMP
The HWY GARAGE RAMP bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries HWY GARAGE RAMP over HWY STATION ACCESS RD. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 58.4 meters (192 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY GARAGE RAMP compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 58.4 m (192 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- B21011867MBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
HWY GARAGE RAMP is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY GARAGE RAMP against other structures in Norfolk 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 GARAGE RAMP?
HWY GARAGE RAMP in Norfolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY GARAGE RAMP inspected?
HWY GARAGE RAMP'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 GARAGE RAMP is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY GARAGE RAMP?
HWY GARAGE RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GARAGE RAMP?
HWY GARAGE RAMP is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY GARAGE RAMP and does age affect safety?
HWY GARAGE RAMP was built in 1977, making it 49 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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