HWY WHITTENTN ST
Carrying HWY WHITTENTN ST over WATER MILL RIVER
AT WHITTENTON MILL, Bristol, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY WHITTENTN ST
The HWY WHITTENTN ST bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY WHITTENTN ST over WATER MILL RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.7 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,595 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY WHITTENTN 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.7 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,595 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- T010203K8MUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY WHITTENTN 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 HWY WHITTENTN ST 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 WHITTENTN ST?
HWY WHITTENTN ST in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY WHITTENTN ST inspected?
HWY WHITTENTN 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 6,595 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY WHITTENTN 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 HWY WHITTENTN ST?
HWY WHITTENTN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY WHITTENTN ST?
HWY WHITTENTN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY WHITTENTN ST and does age affect safety?
HWY WHITTENTN ST was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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