US Bridges

HWY Allen Ave over I 295

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Behind Emerald Sq Mall · Structure no. N160523Y5DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Allen Ave over I 295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Allen Ave over I 295 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 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 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2032. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Allen Ave
CrossesI 295
LocationBehind Emerald Sq Mall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94956, -71.35397
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2023)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Allen Ave over I 295 built?

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

What condition is HWY Allen Ave over I 295 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Allen Ave over I 295 carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Allen Ave over I 295?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Allen Ave over I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.