HWY GRAPEVINE RD
Carrying HWY GRAPEVINE RD over ST128
1.2 MI N.STANDLEY ST., Essex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY GRAPEVINE RD
The HWY GRAPEVINE RD bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries HWY GRAPEVINE RD over ST128. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,140 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY GRAPEVINE RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,140 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W1600331QDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
HWY GRAPEVINE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY GRAPEVINE RD 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 HWY GRAPEVINE RD?
HWY GRAPEVINE RD in Essex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY GRAPEVINE RD inspected?
HWY GRAPEVINE RD'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 1,140 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY GRAPEVINE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY GRAPEVINE RD?
HWY GRAPEVINE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GRAPEVINE RD?
HWY GRAPEVINE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY GRAPEVINE RD and does age affect safety?
HWY GRAPEVINE RD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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