FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 10 SOUTH ST

Carrying ST 10 SOUTH ST over WATER MILL RIVER

1.2 M S JCT ST 9, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 10 SOUTH ST

The ST 10 SOUTH ST bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries ST 10 SOUTH ST over WATER MILL RIVER. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.1 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,205 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 27.9 metric tons.

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

How ST 10 SOUTH ST compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Massachusetts bridges
259
Bridges in Hampshire · 23 in Poor condition
ST 10 SOUTH ST 27.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.1 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
17.3 m (57 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,205 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N190530V1DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 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 ST 10 SOUTH 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 ST 10 SOUTH ST 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 ST 10 SOUTH ST?

ST 10 SOUTH ST in Hampshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 10 SOUTH ST inspected?

ST 10 SOUTH 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 13,205 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 10 SOUTH 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 ST 10 SOUTH ST?

ST 10 SOUTH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 10 SOUTH ST?

ST 10 SOUTH ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 10 SOUTH ST and does age affect safety?

ST 10 SOUTH ST was built in 1939, making it 87 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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