FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST107 SALEM TPK

Carrying ST107 SALEM TPK over WATER PINES RIVER

1.4 KM NE OF RTE 60, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST107 SALEM TPK

The ST107 SALEM TPK bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries ST107 SALEM TPK over WATER PINES RIVER. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.4 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,302 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 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 36.9 metric tons.

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

How ST107 SALEM TPK compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
ST107 SALEM TPK 36.9 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
4.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.4 m (152 ft)
Deck Width
26.7 m (88 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35,302 vehicles/day
Structure Number
R050077L5DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST107 SALEM TPK 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 ST107 SALEM TPK against other structures in Suffolk 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 ST107 SALEM TPK?

ST107 SALEM TPK in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST107 SALEM TPK inspected?

ST107 SALEM TPK'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 35,302 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST107 SALEM TPK 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 ST107 SALEM TPK?

ST107 SALEM TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST107 SALEM TPK?

ST107 SALEM TPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST107 SALEM TPK and does age affect safety?

ST107 SALEM TPK was built in 2011, making it 15 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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