FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 1 PROVDNCE HWY

Carrying US 1 PROVDNCE HWY over WATER NEPONSET RIVER

.25 MI S OF DEAN ST, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 1 PROVDNCE HWY

The US 1 PROVDNCE HWY bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries US 1 PROVDNCE HWY over WATER NEPONSET RIVER. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40,571 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 30.3 metric tons.

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

How US 1 PROVDNCE HWY compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
US 1 PROVDNCE HWY 30.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
25.8 m (85 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40,571 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N250263PNDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 1 PROVDNCE HWY 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 PROVDNCE HWY against other structures in Norfolk 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 PROVDNCE HWY?

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

How often is US 1 PROVDNCE HWY inspected?

US 1 PROVDNCE HWY'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 40,571 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 1 PROVDNCE HWY 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 PROVDNCE HWY?

US 1 PROVDNCE HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 1 PROVDNCE HWY?

US 1 PROVDNCE HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 1 PROVDNCE HWY and does age affect safety?

US 1 PROVDNCE HWY was built in 1960, making it 66 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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