FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY CENTRAL ST

Carrying HWY CENTRAL ST over WATER QUESET BROOK

0.1 M WEST OF RTE. 138, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY CENTRAL ST

The HWY CENTRAL ST bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY CENTRAL ST over WATER QUESET BROOK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.

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

How HWY CENTRAL ST compares

▲ 10.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY CENTRAL ST 51.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
E060305XQMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY CENTRAL 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 CENTRAL ST against other structures in Bristol 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 CENTRAL ST?

HWY CENTRAL ST in Bristol, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY CENTRAL ST inspected?

HWY CENTRAL 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 14,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY CENTRAL ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY CENTRAL ST?

HWY CENTRAL ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY CENTRAL ST?

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

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

HWY CENTRAL ST was built in 2008, making it 18 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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