US Bridges

ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI from Swansea T.L. · Structure no. S160103PDDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
443 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,223 by 2032. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST103 Wilbur Ave
CrossesI 195
Location.4 MI from Swansea T.L.
RouteState Highway 103
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.72597, -71.18589
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2023)
Projected traffic56,223 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$22.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST103 Wilbur 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195 carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns ST103 Wilbur Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.