FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN

Carrying US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR PVRR

50 FT S JCT OF ARCH ROAD, Hampden, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US202 /ST10/SHMPTN

The US202 /ST10/SHMPTN bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR PVRR. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.3 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,421 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 43.0 metric tons.

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

How US202 /ST10/SHMPTN compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Massachusetts bridges
429
Bridges in Hampden · 30 in Poor condition
US202 /ST10/SHMPTN 43.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
2.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.3 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
22.4 m (73 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
28,421 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W25025ANVDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 US202 /ST10/SHMPTN 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 US202 /ST10/SHMPTN against other structures in Hampden 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 US202 /ST10/SHMPTN?

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US202 /ST10/SHMPTN inspected?

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN'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 28,421 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US202 /ST10/SHMPTN 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 US202 /ST10/SHMPTN?

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US202 /ST10/SHMPTN?

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US202 /ST10/SHMPTN and does age affect safety?

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN was built in 1997, making it 29 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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