US Bridges

HWY Fourth ST over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At JCT Pleasant Street · Structure no. F020653XJDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fourth ST over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fourth ST over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fourth ST
CrossesI 195
LocationAt JCT Pleasant Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.69982, -71.15334
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fourth ST over I 195 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fourth ST over I 195?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fourth ST over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.