FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY UNION ST WB

Carrying HWY UNION ST WB over WATER MONATIQUOT RIVER

.32 KM.SW OF MIDDLE ST, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY UNION ST WB

The HWY UNION ST WB bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries HWY UNION ST WB over WATER MONATIQUOT RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,700 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 culvert 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 63.3 metric tons.

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

How HWY UNION ST WB compares

▲ 22.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
HWY UNION ST WB 63.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
63.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2103234LDOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY UNION ST WB 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 UNION ST WB 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 UNION ST WB?

HWY UNION ST WB in Norfolk, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY UNION ST WB inspected?

HWY UNION ST WB'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 14,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY UNION ST WB 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 UNION ST WB?

HWY UNION ST WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY UNION ST WB?

HWY UNION ST WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY UNION ST WB and does age affect safety?

HWY UNION ST WB was built in 1957, making it 69 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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