US Bridges

I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W of Faihvn T L · Structure no. N060223TWDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave 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 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 63,614 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,556 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesHWY Belleville Ave
Location.4 MI W of Faihvn T L
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65469, -70.92346
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,614 (2023)
Projected traffic131,556 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave built?

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

What condition is I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave 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 July 2024.

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

About 63,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over HWY Belleville Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.