US Bridges

HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of ST 140 · Structure no. N060153WRDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,324 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shawmut Ave
CrossesI 195
Location.5 MI E of ST 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65243, -70.94343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,715 (2021)
Projected traffic36,324 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195 carry?

About 10,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shawmut Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.