FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS

Carrying US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS over I 95 SB

NEAR STADIUM EXIT, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS

The US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS over I 95 SB. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 83.5 meters (274 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,494 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.6 metric tons.

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

How US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS compares

▼ 19.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS 21.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.5
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
83.5 m (274 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,494 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S090093PTDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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) 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 US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS 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 US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS 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 US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS?

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS in Norfolk, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS inspected?

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS'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 16,494 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS 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 US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS?

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS?

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS and does age affect safety?

US 1 NB/GL EDWRDS was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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