US Bridges

HWY Mill RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI E of ST 240 · Structure no. F010133Q0DOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill RD over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill RD 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mill RD
CrossesI 195
Location.4 MI E of ST 240
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65926, -70.88141
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2024)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill RD over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Mill 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 August 2024.

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

About 571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill RD over I 195?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.