US 6 (EAST BRG)
Carrying US 6 (EAST BRG) over WATER ACUSHNET RIVER
AT NEW BEDFORD CITY LINE, Bristol, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 6 (EAST BRG)
The US 6 (EAST BRG) bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries US 6 (EAST BRG) over WATER ACUSHNET RIVER. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1962, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 9 sections, stretching 206.0 meters (676 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,200 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 6 (EAST BRG) compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Last Reconstructed
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 206.0 m (676 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.7 m (71 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F010023PGDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 6 (EAST BRG) 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 US 6 (EAST BRG) 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 US 6 (EAST BRG)?
US 6 (EAST BRG) in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 6 (EAST BRG) inspected?
US 6 (EAST BRG)'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 32,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 6 (EAST BRG) 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 US 6 (EAST BRG)?
US 6 (EAST BRG) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 6 (EAST BRG)?
US 6 (EAST BRG) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 6 (EAST BRG) and does age affect safety?
US 6 (EAST BRG) was built in 1901, making it 125 years old and last reconstructed in 1962.
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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