US Bridges

HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .8 MI SW of US 6 · Structure no. S350173WTDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Gardnrs Neck 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,366 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Gardnrs Neck
CrossesI 195
Location.8 MI SW of US 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73308, -71.19699
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic27,366 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195 built?

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

What condition is HWY Gardnrs Neck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gardnrs Neck over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.