FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y

Carrying ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y over RR CSX SPUR TO LEDGER

.32 KM SO OF CENTER ST., Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y

The ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y over RR CSX SPUR TO LEDGER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 67,900 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.

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

How ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y 43.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
5.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
59.4 m (195 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
67,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
Q010492GTDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y 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 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y 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 ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y?

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y in Norfolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y inspected?

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y'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 67,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y 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 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y?

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y?

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y and does age affect safety?

ST 3 RPS CC&C&X&Y was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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