HWY BROADWAY
Carrying HWY BROADWAY over RR MBTA & SILVER LINE
1.6 KM S OF JCT US1&SR16, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY BROADWAY
The HWY BROADWAY bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries HWY BROADWAY over RR MBTA & SILVER LINE. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,060 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY BROADWAY compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1917
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,060 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C090023FMDOT634
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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY?
HWY BROADWAY in Suffolk, 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 BROADWAY inspected?
HWY BROADWAY'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 13,060 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY BROADWAY 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 BROADWAY?
HWY BROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BROADWAY?
HWY BROADWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY BROADWAY and does age affect safety?
HWY BROADWAY was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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