FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK

Carrying US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over RR MBTA

0.2 MI N OF LITTLE RIVER, Essex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK

The US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over RR MBTA. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 174.0 meters (571 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 40.0 metric tons.

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

How US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Massachusetts bridges
399
Bridges in Essex · 66 in Poor condition
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK 40.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
174.0 m (571 ft)
Deck Width
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N10015AVUDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK 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 US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK against other structures in Essex 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 US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK?

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK in Essex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK inspected?

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK'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 11,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK 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 US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK?

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK?

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK and does age affect safety?

US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK was built in 1998, making it 28 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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