US Bridges

HWY Acushnet RD over I 195

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.9 M E of Fairhaven Tl · Structure no. M09008481DOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Acushnet RD over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Acushnet RD over I 195 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Acushnet RD
CrossesI 195
Location0.9 M E of Fairhaven Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66722, -70.83549
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Acushnet RD over I 195 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Acushnet 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Acushnet RD over I 195?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Acushnet RD over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.