US Bridges

HWY Highland ST over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI E of ST 140 · Structure no. N060163XWDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Highland ST over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland ST 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 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 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Highland ST
CrossesI 195
Location.7 MI E of ST 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65286, -70.93949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Highland ST over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Highland 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Highland ST over I 195 carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Highland ST over I 195?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Highland ST over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.