HWY RICHARDSN AV
Carrying HWY RICHARDSN AV over WATER WADING RIVER
2 MI NORTH OF ST123, Bristol, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY RICHARDSN AV
The HWY RICHARDSN AV bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY RICHARDSN AV over WATER WADING RIVER. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,408 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY RICHARDSN AV compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,408 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N230223JKMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY RICHARDSN AV 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 RICHARDSN AV against other structures in Bristol 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 RICHARDSN AV?
HWY RICHARDSN AV in Bristol, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY RICHARDSN AV inspected?
HWY RICHARDSN AV'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 6,408 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY RICHARDSN AV 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 RICHARDSN AV?
HWY RICHARDSN AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY RICHARDSN AV?
HWY RICHARDSN AV is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY RICHARDSN AV and does age affect safety?
HWY RICHARDSN AV was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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