ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK
Carrying ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK over COMB ST16 & MBTA/BMRR
1000 FT SW OF JET SR60&1A, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK
The ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK over COMB ST16 & MBTA/BMRR. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 54,957 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1977
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.9 m (177 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 54,957 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- R0501839CDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, 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 ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK 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 1 A/LEE BRBNK 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 ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK?
ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK inspected?
ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK'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 54,957 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK 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 1 A/LEE BRBNK?
ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK?
ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK and does age affect safety?
ST 1 A/LEE BRBNK was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.
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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