FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY BARK HAUL RD

Carrying HWY BARK HAUL RD over I 91

MM 0.8 ON I-91, Hampden, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY BARK HAUL RD

The HWY BARK HAUL RD bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries HWY BARK HAUL RD over I 91. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 53.3 meters (175 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.3 metric tons.

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

How HWY BARK HAUL RD compares

▲ 12.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Massachusetts bridges
429
Bridges in Hampden · 30 in Poor condition
HWY BARK HAUL RD 53.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
53.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
53.3 m (175 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L140028DUDOTNBI

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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 BARK HAUL 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 BARK HAUL RD against other structures in Hampden 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 BARK HAUL RD?

HWY BARK HAUL RD in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY BARK HAUL RD inspected?

HWY BARK HAUL 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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY BARK HAUL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY BARK HAUL RD?

HWY BARK HAUL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY BARK HAUL RD and does age affect safety?

HWY BARK HAUL RD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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