US Bridges

HWY Adams ST over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI W of ST 240 · Structure no. F010103PXDOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adams ST over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Adams ST over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Adams ST
CrossesI 195
Location1.0 MI W of ST 240
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65414, -70.9068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2024)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adams ST over I 195 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Adams 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 Adams ST over I 195 carry?

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adams ST over I 195?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adams ST over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.