US Bridges

HWY Barlow Ave over I 195

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.8 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. W06049489DOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Barlow Ave over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Barlow Ave over I 195 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Barlow Ave
CrossesI 195
Location1.8 M E of RTE 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.74635, -70.75654
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 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 traffic905 (2025)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Barlow Ave over I 195 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Barlow Ave over I 195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 905 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Barlow Ave 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 Barlow Ave over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.