US Bridges

HWY Hathaway RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI N of Rockdale Ave · Structure no. N060253WCDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hathaway RD over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hathaway RD over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,434 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hathaway RD
CrossesI 195
Location0.1MI N of Rockdale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65323, -70.96111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic58,434 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hathaway RD over I 195 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hathaway RD 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 Hathaway RD over I 195 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hathaway RD over I 195?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hathaway RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.