FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY

Carrying ST 16 REV BCH PKWY over WATER MALDEN RIVER

.2 MI W OF SANTILLI CIR, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 16 REV BCH PKWY

The ST 16 REV BCH PKWY bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries ST 16 REV BCH PKWY over WATER MALDEN RIVER. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 102.0 meters (335 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 68,300 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 ST 16 REV BCH PKWY compares

▲ 10.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
ST 16 REV BCH PKWY 51.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
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
2018
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
102.0 m (335 ft)
Deck Width
40.1 m (132 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
68,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
E12004BGADOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 16 REV BCH PKWY 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 ST 16 REV BCH PKWY against other structures in Middlesex 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 ST 16 REV BCH PKWY?

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 16 REV BCH PKWY inspected?

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY'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 68,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 16 REV BCH PKWY 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 ST 16 REV BCH PKWY?

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 16 REV BCH PKWY?

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 16 REV BCH PKWY and does age affect safety?

ST 16 REV BCH PKWY was built in 2018, making it 8 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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