HWY HIXBRIDGE RD
Carrying HWY HIXBRIDGE RD over WATER E BR WESTPORT RIV
.7 MI E OF RTE 88, Bristol, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY HIXBRIDGE RD
The HWY HIXBRIDGE RD bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries HWY HIXBRIDGE RD over WATER E BR WESTPORT RIV. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 107.0 meters (351 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,571 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY HIXBRIDGE RD 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
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 107.0 m (351 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,571 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W30002AQQMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HIXBRIDGE RD 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 HIXBRIDGE RD 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY HIXBRIDGE RD?
HWY HIXBRIDGE RD in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY HIXBRIDGE RD inspected?
HWY HIXBRIDGE 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 4,571 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HIXBRIDGE RD 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 HIXBRIDGE RD?
HWY HIXBRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HIXBRIDGE RD?
HWY HIXBRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY HIXBRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
HWY HIXBRIDGE RD 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.
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