US Bridges

HWY Bacon ST over I 95

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SW of US 1 · Structure no. A160413XADOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bacon ST over I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bacon ST over I 95 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,643 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,955 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bacon ST
CrossesI 95
Location.1 MI SW of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.89702, -71.37316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,643 (2024)
Projected traffic33,955 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bacon ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bacon ST over I 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bacon ST over I 95 carry?

About 6,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bacon ST over I 95?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bacon ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.