US Bridges

HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.2 Mi. N. of Rt. 106 · Structure no. M030173LHMUNNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mansfld Ave
CrossesHWY N Main ST
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Rt. 106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03501, -71.21818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mansfld Ave over HWY N Main ST?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.