HWY CEDAR ST
Carrying HWY CEDAR ST over RR MBTA/CSX
.32 KM NE GREENLODGE ST, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY CEDAR ST
The HWY CEDAR ST bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries HWY CEDAR ST over RR MBTA/CSX. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,000 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY CEDAR ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D05018374DOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
HWY CEDAR ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY CEDAR 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 CEDAR ST?
HWY CEDAR ST in Norfolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY CEDAR ST inspected?
HWY CEDAR 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 14,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CEDAR ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY CEDAR ST?
HWY CEDAR ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CEDAR ST?
HWY CEDAR ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY CEDAR ST and does age affect safety?
HWY CEDAR ST was built in 1961, making it 65 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.
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