FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD

Carrying ST 1 A/N SHORE RD over ST 1 A/RAMP A&B

4.8 KM NE JCT SR 60&SR1A, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 1 A/N SHORE RD

The ST 1 A/N SHORE RD bridge in Suffolk, Massachusetts carries ST 1 A/N SHORE RD over ST 1 A/RAMP A&B. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 33.2 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,800 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 38.4 metric tons.

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

How ST 1 A/N SHORE RD compares

▼ 2.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Massachusetts bridges
494
Bridges in Suffolk · 34 in Poor condition
ST 1 A/N SHORE RD 38.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
33.2 m (109 ft)
Deck Width
27.2 m (89 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
R0505439HDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 1 A/N SHORE RD 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/N SHORE RD 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/N SHORE RD?

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD in Suffolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 1 A/N SHORE RD inspected?

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD'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 34,800 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/N SHORE RD 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/N SHORE RD?

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 1 A/N SHORE RD?

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 1 A/N SHORE RD and does age affect safety?

ST 1 A/N SHORE RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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