FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST116 CONWAY RD

Carrying ST116 CONWAY RD over WATER MILL RIVER

0.05 M S OF CONWAY TL, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST116 CONWAY RD

The ST116 CONWAY RD bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries ST116 CONWAY RD over WATER MILL RIVER. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1933, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,914 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 33.9 metric tons.

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

How ST116 CONWAY RD compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
ST116 CONWAY RD 33.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1917
Last Reconstructed
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
20.9 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,914 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D06028129DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 ST116 CONWAY 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 ST116 CONWAY RD against other structures in Franklin 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 ST116 CONWAY RD?

ST116 CONWAY RD in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST116 CONWAY RD inspected?

ST116 CONWAY 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 4,914 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST116 CONWAY 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 ST116 CONWAY RD?

ST116 CONWAY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST116 CONWAY RD?

ST116 CONWAY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST116 CONWAY RD and does age affect safety?

ST116 CONWAY RD was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1933.

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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