US Bridges

I 195 over HWY N Front ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W of Fairhvn T.L. · Structure no. N060213TXDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,062
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over HWY N Front ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over HWY N Front ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, 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 62,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,230 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesHWY N Front ST
Location.4 MI W of Fairhvn T.L.
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65451, -70.92501
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,062 (2022)
Projected traffic89,230 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over HWY N Front ST built?

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

What condition is I 195 over HWY N Front 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 over HWY N Front ST carry?

About 62,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over HWY N Front ST?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over HWY N Front ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.