US Bridges

HWY President Av over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 2.4 M No. of I 195 · Structure no. F0204341BDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,635
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY President Av over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY President Av over ST 24 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8,635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY President Av
CrossesST 24
Location2.4 M No. of I 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.71325, -71.11818
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,635 (2022)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY President Av over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY President Av over ST 24 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY President Av over ST 24 carry?

About 8,635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY President Av over ST 24?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns HWY President Av over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.