US Bridges

HWY Reed RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI N of US 6 · Structure no. D040133X3DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reed RD over I 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Reed RD 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 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 8,143 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,991 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Reed RD
CrossesI 195
Location1.3 MI N of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65721, -71.03693
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2023)
Projected traffic18,991 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$11.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reed RD over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Reed RD 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 Reed RD over I 195 carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reed RD over I 195?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reed RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.