FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY SARGENTS WAY

Carrying HWY SARGENTS WAY over WATER SALISBURY PLAIN R

.1 M E OF 28/WAS MEDOW LN, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY SARGENTS WAY

The HWY SARGENTS WAY bridge in Plymouth, Massachusetts carries HWY SARGENTS WAY over WATER SALISBURY PLAIN R. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.

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

How HWY SARGENTS WAY compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Massachusetts bridges
287
Bridges in Plymouth · 16 in Poor condition
HWY SARGENTS WAY 44.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2500142QMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY SARGENTS WAY 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 SARGENTS WAY against other structures in Plymouth 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 SARGENTS WAY?

HWY SARGENTS WAY in Plymouth, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY SARGENTS WAY inspected?

HWY SARGENTS WAY'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 8,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY SARGENTS WAY 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 SARGENTS WAY?

HWY SARGENTS WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY SARGENTS WAY?

HWY SARGENTS WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HWY SARGENTS WAY and does age affect safety?

HWY SARGENTS WAY was built in 1988, making it 38 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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