ST127 GRANITE ST
Carrying ST127 GRANITE ST over RR RGCO RR (ABAND)
.8 MI N ROCKPORT CENTER, Essex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST127 GRANITE ST
The ST127 GRANITE ST bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries ST127 GRANITE ST over RR RGCO RR (ABAND). It was built in 1872, making it 154 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,000 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST127 GRANITE ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1872
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- R0900130PDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 ST127 GRANITE 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 ST127 GRANITE ST against other structures in Essex 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 ST127 GRANITE ST?
ST127 GRANITE ST in Essex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST127 GRANITE ST inspected?
ST127 GRANITE 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 13,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST127 GRANITE ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST127 GRANITE ST?
ST127 GRANITE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST127 GRANITE ST?
ST127 GRANITE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST127 GRANITE ST and does age affect safety?
ST127 GRANITE ST was built in 1872, making it 154 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.
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