US 6 Gar HWY over I 195
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · US 6 at I 195 · Structure no. S350143WPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 381 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,322
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Gar HWY over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Gar HWY over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 26,322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,433 by 2031. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Gar HWY over I 195 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 6 Gar HWY 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Gar HWY over I 195 carry?
About 26,322 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Gar HWY over I 195?
The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Gar HWY over I 195?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.