FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY NOTCH RD

Carrying HWY NOTCH RD over WATER SOUTH BROOK

0.4 MI EAST OF WINDSOR RD, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY NOTCH RD

The HWY NOTCH RD bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY NOTCH RD over WATER SOUTH BROOK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 111 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 34.7 metric tons.

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

How HWY NOTCH RD compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
HWY NOTCH RD 34.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
111 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C1001853XMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY NOTCH RD 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 NOTCH RD against other structures in Berkshire 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 NOTCH RD?

HWY NOTCH RD in Berkshire, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY NOTCH RD inspected?

HWY NOTCH RD'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 111 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY NOTCH RD 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 NOTCH RD?

HWY NOTCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY NOTCH RD?

HWY NOTCH RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY NOTCH RD and does age affect safety?

HWY NOTCH RD was built in 1982, making it 44 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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