US Bridges

HWY Highland Ave over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Westport Tl · Structure no. D040123XCDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Highland Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland Ave over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Highland Ave
CrossesI 195
LocationAt Westport Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65841, -71.05789
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Highland Ave over I 195 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Highland Ave over I 195 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Highland Ave over I 195 carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Highland Ave over I 195?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Highland Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.