US Bridges

HWY Barney Ave over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI from Swansea Tl · Structure no. R040173Y6DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Barney Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Barney Ave over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 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 Barney Ave
CrossesI 195
Location1.1 MI from Swansea Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.78192, -71.28788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2024)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Barney Ave over I 195 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Barney Ave 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 May 2024.

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

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Barney Ave over I 195?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Barney Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.