FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY MAIN ST LEED

Carrying HWY MAIN ST LEED over WATER N CHANNEL MILL RIV

200' N OF ARCH ST, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY MAIN ST LEED

The HWY MAIN ST LEED bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries HWY MAIN ST LEED over WATER N CHANNEL MILL RIV. It was built in 1850, making it 176 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,008 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How HWY MAIN ST LEED compares

▲ 58.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Massachusetts bridges
259
Bridges in Hampshire · 23 in Poor condition
HWY MAIN ST LEED 99.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1850
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,008 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N190460MRMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

HWY MAIN ST LEED is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare HWY MAIN ST LEED against other structures in Hampshire 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 MAIN ST LEED?

HWY MAIN ST LEED in Hampshire, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY MAIN ST LEED inspected?

HWY MAIN ST LEED'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 2,008 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY MAIN ST LEED is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY MAIN ST LEED?

HWY MAIN ST LEED has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY MAIN ST LEED?

HWY MAIN ST LEED is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HWY MAIN ST LEED and does age affect safety?

HWY MAIN ST LEED was built in 1850, making it 176 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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