FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 24 SB RAMP

Carrying ST 24 SB RAMP over I 195 WB

@ WATTUPPA RAMP TO 195 EB, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 24 SB RAMP

The ST 24 SB RAMP bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries ST 24 SB RAMP over I 195 WB. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 61.3 meters (201 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,308 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How ST 24 SB RAMP compares

▼ 15.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
ST 24 SB RAMP 25.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
61.3 m (201 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,308 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F020723MKDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 ST 24 SB RAMP 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 24 SB RAMP 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 ST 24 SB RAMP?

ST 24 SB RAMP in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 24 SB RAMP inspected?

ST 24 SB RAMP'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 9,308 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 24 SB RAMP 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 ST 24 SB RAMP?

ST 24 SB RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 24 SB RAMP?

ST 24 SB RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 24 SB RAMP and does age affect safety?

ST 24 SB RAMP was built in 1961, making it 65 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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