FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST140 FRANKLIN ST

Carrying ST140 FRANKLIN ST over WATER EAGLE BROOK

1 MI E OF FRANKLIN T.L., Norfolk, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST140 FRANKLIN ST

The ST140 FRANKLIN ST bridge in Norfolk, Massachusetts carries ST140 FRANKLIN ST over WATER EAGLE BROOK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,400 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.7 metric tons.

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

How ST140 FRANKLIN ST compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Massachusetts bridges
348
Bridges in Norfolk · 14 in Poor condition
ST140 FRANKLIN ST 42.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
7.2
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W460023P8DOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST140 FRANKLIN ST 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 ST140 FRANKLIN ST 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 ST140 FRANKLIN ST?

ST140 FRANKLIN ST in Norfolk, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST140 FRANKLIN ST inspected?

ST140 FRANKLIN ST'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 18,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST140 FRANKLIN ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST140 FRANKLIN ST?

ST140 FRANKLIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST140 FRANKLIN ST?

ST140 FRANKLIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST140 FRANKLIN ST and does age affect safety?

ST140 FRANKLIN ST was built in 1983, making it 43 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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