FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY WASHNGTON ST

Carrying HWY WASHNGTON ST over WATER MOTHER BROOK

.5 KM. NE OF US 1, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY WASHNGTON ST

The HWY WASHNGTON ST bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries HWY WASHNGTON ST over WATER MOTHER BROOK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 74.5 metric tons.

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

How HWY WASHNGTON ST compares

▲ 33.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
HWY WASHNGTON ST 74.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
16.5
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
24.7 m (81 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D05008342DOTNBI

How to read this record

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

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

How often is HWY WASHNGTON ST inspected?

HWY WASHNGTON 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 30,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY WASHNGTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WASHNGTON ST?

HWY WASHNGTON ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY WASHNGTON ST and does age affect safety?

HWY WASHNGTON ST was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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