FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 9 GOSHEN RD

Carrying ST 9 GOSHEN RD over WATER W BR MILL RIVER

300' E JCT OLD GOSHEN RD., Hampshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 9 GOSHEN RD

The ST 9 GOSHEN RD bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries ST 9 GOSHEN RD over WATER W BR MILL RIVER. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,310 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 33.3 metric tons.

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

How ST 9 GOSHEN RD compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Massachusetts bridges
259
Bridges in Hampshire · 23 in Poor condition
ST 9 GOSHEN RD 33.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,310 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W360130JUDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 ST 9 GOSHEN 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 ST 9 GOSHEN RD against other structures in Hampshire 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 9 GOSHEN RD?

ST 9 GOSHEN RD in Hampshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 9 GOSHEN RD inspected?

ST 9 GOSHEN 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 9,310 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 9 GOSHEN 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 ST 9 GOSHEN RD?

ST 9 GOSHEN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 9 GOSHEN RD?

ST 9 GOSHEN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 9 GOSHEN RD and does age affect safety?

ST 9 GOSHEN RD was built in 1926, making it 100 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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