US Bridges

HWY Maple Ave over I 195

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 MI NW of US 6 · Structure no. S350133YBDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple Ave over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maple 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 9,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2032. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple Ave
CrossesI 195
Location.5 MI NW of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.75535, -71.22428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,507 (2023)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple Ave over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Maple Ave over I 195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 9,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple Ave over I 195?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.