FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY POND STREET

Carrying HWY POND STREET over WATER SATUCKET RIVER

1 MI. EAST OF ST 106, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY POND STREET

The HWY POND STREET bridge in Plymouth, Massachusetts carries HWY POND STREET over WATER SATUCKET RIVER. It was built in 1850, making it 176 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,974 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.8 metric tons.

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

How HWY POND STREET compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Massachusetts bridges
287
Bridges in Plymouth · 16 in Poor condition
HWY POND STREET 45.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
45.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1850
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,974 vehicles/day
Structure Number
E01010BVTMUNNBI

How to read this record

HWY POND STREET 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 POND STREET against other structures in Plymouth 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 POND STREET?

HWY POND STREET in Plymouth, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY POND STREET inspected?

HWY POND STREET'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 2,974 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY POND STREET 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 POND STREET?

HWY POND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY POND STREET?

HWY POND STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY POND STREET and does age affect safety?

HWY POND STREET was built in 1850, making it 176 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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