FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY STEVENS ST

Carrying HWY STEVENS ST over ST140

.5 MI S OF ST 24, Bristol, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY STEVENS ST

The HWY STEVENS ST bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY STEVENS ST over ST140. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 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 46.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY STEVENS ST compares

▲ 5.4
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Massachusetts bridges
384
Bridges in Bristol · 23 in Poor condition
HWY STEVENS ST 46.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
17.2 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
T010523X8DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 HWY STEVENS 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 STEVENS 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 STEVENS ST?

HWY STEVENS ST in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY STEVENS ST inspected?

HWY STEVENS 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 8,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY STEVENS ST 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 STEVENS ST?

HWY STEVENS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY STEVENS ST?

HWY STEVENS ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY STEVENS ST and does age affect safety?

HWY STEVENS ST was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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