FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY DEPOT ST

Carrying HWY DEPOT ST over WATER DEERFIELD RIVER

AT ROWE LINE, Franklin, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY DEPOT ST

The HWY DEPOT ST bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries HWY DEPOT ST over WATER DEERFIELD RIVER. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 48.4 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How HWY DEPOT ST compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Massachusetts bridges
314
Bridges in Franklin · 35 in Poor condition
HWY DEPOT ST 29.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
48.4 m (159 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M2600209KMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 HWY DEPOT ST 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 DEPOT ST against other structures in Franklin 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 DEPOT ST?

HWY DEPOT ST in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY DEPOT ST inspected?

HWY DEPOT ST'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

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

HWY DEPOT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY DEPOT ST?

HWY DEPOT ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY DEPOT ST and does age affect safety?

HWY DEPOT ST was built in 1992, making it 34 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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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