US Bridges

I 195 over HWY Alden RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W of ST 240 · Structure no. F010113T8DOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,998
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over HWY Alden RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over HWY Alden RD 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 51,998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,594 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesHWY Alden RD
Location.5 MI W of ST 240
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65603, -70.89738
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,998 (2023)
Projected traffic67,594 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over HWY Alden RD built?

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

What condition is I 195 over HWY Alden RD 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 January 2025.

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

About 51,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over HWY Alden RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over HWY Alden RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.