US Bridges

HWY Hixville RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi.W of Faunc Cornr RD · Structure no. D040153X1DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,138
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hixville RD over I 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hixville RD over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hixville RD
CrossesI 195
Location.3 Mi.W of Faunc Cornr RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65513, -70.99877
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2023)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hixville RD over I 195 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hixville 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hixville RD over I 195 carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hixville RD over I 195?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hixville RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.