FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY WATER ST CON

Carrying HWY WATER ST CON over OTHER ACCESS TO MACRR

0.504 KM EAST OF WATER ST, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY WATER ST CON

The HWY WATER ST CON bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY WATER ST CON over OTHER ACCESS TO MACRR. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 26.3 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How HWY WATER ST CON compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY WATER ST CON 42.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.3 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F02102BLDDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WATER ST CON 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 WATER ST CON 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 WATER ST CON?

HWY WATER ST CON in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY WATER ST CON inspected?

HWY WATER ST CON'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 1,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WATER ST CON 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 WATER ST CON?

HWY WATER ST CON has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WATER ST CON?

HWY WATER ST CON is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY WATER ST CON and does age affect safety?

HWY WATER ST CON was built in 2015, making it 11 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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