FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB

Carrying ST 3 OFF RAMP NB over WATER MILL RIVER

.16 KM N OF ST 3, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 3 OFF RAMP NB

The ST 3 OFF RAMP NB bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries ST 3 OFF RAMP NB over WATER MILL RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,700 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.1 metric tons.

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

How ST 3 OFF RAMP NB compares

▲ 26.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
ST 3 OFF RAMP NB 68.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
68.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W32029352DOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 3 OFF RAMP NB 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 ST 3 OFF RAMP NB against other structures in Norfolk 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 ST 3 OFF RAMP NB?

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB in Norfolk, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 3 OFF RAMP NB inspected?

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB'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 12,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 3 OFF RAMP NB 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 ST 3 OFF RAMP NB?

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 3 OFF RAMP NB?

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 3 OFF RAMP NB and does age affect safety?

ST 3 OFF RAMP NB was built in 1957, making it 69 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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