US Bridges

HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of ST 103 · Structure no. S160113YADOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lees Riv 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,638 by 2032. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lees Riv Ave
CrossesI 195
Location.1 MI N of ST 103
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.72881, -71.18838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic30,638 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Lees Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lees Riv Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.