US Bridges

I 195 over Water Acushnet River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Acushnet River N.B.C.L · Structure no. F010083T6DOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over Water Acushnet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over Water Acushnet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50,802 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesWater Acushnet River
LocationAt Acushnet River N.B.C.L
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65479, -70.91772
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,802 (2022)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over Water Acushnet River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 over Water Acushnet River 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 I 195 over Water Acushnet River carry?

About 50,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over Water Acushnet River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over Water Acushnet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.