US Bridges

HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At I 195 · Structure no. F020563T9DOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
566 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,966
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 13,966 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Milliken Blv
CrossesComb I 195 & Ramps
LocationAt I 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70222, -71.15729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,966 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps carry?

About 13,966 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Milliken Blv over Comb I 195 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.