HWY WATER ST
Carrying HWY WATER ST over COMB BRGN PKY&MBTA&REDS
1.5 MI NE. JCT. SR3 & I93, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY WATER ST
The HWY WATER ST bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries HWY WATER ST over COMB BRGN PKY&MBTA&REDS. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 60.4 meters (198 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 49.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY WATER ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 60.4 m (198 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- Q010204UHMBTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WATER 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 HWY WATER ST 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 HWY WATER ST?
HWY WATER ST in Norfolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY WATER ST inspected?
HWY WATER 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 28,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WATER 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 HWY WATER ST?
HWY WATER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WATER ST?
HWY WATER ST is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HWY WATER ST and does age affect safety?
HWY WATER ST was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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