US Bridges

US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At I 195 · Structure no. F020703NXDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Eb/Eastrn Av
CrossesI 195
LocationAt I 195
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68224, -71.13061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Eb/Eastrn Av over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.