FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 28 MONTELLO ST

Carrying ST 28 MONTELLO ST over WATER SALISBURY BROOK

0.75 M N OF GROVE ST, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 28 MONTELLO ST

The ST 28 MONTELLO ST bridge in Plymouth, Massachusetts carries ST 28 MONTELLO ST over WATER SALISBURY BROOK. It was built in 1889, making it 137 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,300 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 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 41.0 metric tons.

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

How ST 28 MONTELLO ST compares

▼ 0.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Massachusetts bridges
287
Bridges in Plymouth · 16 in Poor condition
ST 28 MONTELLO ST 41.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1889
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2500946FDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • 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) 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 ST 28 MONTELLO ST 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 ST 28 MONTELLO ST 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 ST 28 MONTELLO ST?

ST 28 MONTELLO ST in Plymouth, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 28 MONTELLO ST inspected?

ST 28 MONTELLO ST'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 16,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 28 MONTELLO ST 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 ST 28 MONTELLO ST?

ST 28 MONTELLO ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 28 MONTELLO ST?

ST 28 MONTELLO ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 28 MONTELLO ST and does age affect safety?

ST 28 MONTELLO ST was built in 1889, making it 137 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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