US Bridges

HWY New Bostn RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI E of ST 240 · Structure no. F010153PVDOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Bostn RD over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY New Bostn RD over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY New Bostn RD
CrossesI 195
Location1.3 MI E of ST 240
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66135, -70.86288
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2024)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 New Bostn RD over I 195 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New Bostn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY New Bostn RD over I 195 carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Bostn RD over I 195?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New Bostn RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.