US Bridges

HWY Davis RD over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .6 MI E of ST 88 · Structure no. W300273YHDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Davis RD over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Davis RD over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Davis RD
CrossesI 195
Location.6 MI E of ST 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.67263, -71.08806
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Davis RD over I 195 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Davis RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Davis RD over I 195 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Davis RD over I 195?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Davis RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.