US Bridges

I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Fall River/Somerset Line · Structure no. F020583TKDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
5,780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 81,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,871 by 2032. The structure is 5,780 ft (1,761.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesComb ST79 & Taunton Riv
LocationFall River/Somerset Line
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.7036, -71.16025
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,780 ft (1,761.7 m)
Longest span840 ft (256 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,260 (2022)
Projected traffic128,871 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$530.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv carry?

About 81,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv?

The structure is 5,780 ft (1,761.7 m) long with a longest span of 840 ft (256 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over Comb ST79 & Taunton Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.