US Bridges

HWY Main ST over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile W of ST 240 · Structure no. F010093PWDOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesI 195
Location1 Mile W of ST 240
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65406, -70.90878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,802 (2024)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over I 195 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over I 195 carry?

About 12,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over I 195?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.