FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY HURLBURT RD

Carrying HWY HURLBURT RD over WATER GREEN RIVER

0.9M NORTH RT 71, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY HURLBURT RD

The HWY HURLBURT RD bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY HURLBURT RD over WATER GREEN RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,164 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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 30.9 metric tons.

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

How HWY HURLBURT RD compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
HWY HURLBURT RD 30.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.4
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
30.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
47.2 m (155 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,164 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G1101304NMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HURLBURT RD 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 HURLBURT RD against other structures in Berkshire 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 HURLBURT RD?

HWY HURLBURT RD in Berkshire, 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 HWY HURLBURT RD inspected?

HWY HURLBURT RD'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 1,164 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HURLBURT RD 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 HURLBURT RD?

HWY HURLBURT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HURLBURT RD?

HWY HURLBURT RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY HURLBURT RD and does age affect safety?

HWY HURLBURT RD was built in 1958, making it 68 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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