FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY W BRITANNIA

Carrying HWY W BRITANNIA over WATER MILL RIVER CANAL

0.1 MI WEST OF 3K6, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY W BRITANNIA

The HWY W BRITANNIA bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY W BRITANNIA over WATER MILL RIVER CANAL. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,958 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 44.2 metric tons.

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

How HWY W BRITANNIA compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY W BRITANNIA 44.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.5
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,958 vehicles/day
Structure Number
T01019AV4MUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY W BRITANNIA 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 HWY W BRITANNIA against other structures in Bristol 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 HWY W BRITANNIA?

HWY W BRITANNIA in Bristol, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY W BRITANNIA inspected?

HWY W BRITANNIA'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 4,958 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY W BRITANNIA 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 HWY W BRITANNIA?

HWY W BRITANNIA has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY W BRITANNIA?

HWY W BRITANNIA is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HWY W BRITANNIA and does age affect safety?

HWY W BRITANNIA was built in 2005, making it 21 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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