US Bridges

I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI E of Somersettl · Structure no. F020663TQDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,662
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 86,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,240 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesST 81 Plymouth Ave
Location1.2 MI E of Somersettl
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.69668, -71.14994
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,662 (2021)
Projected traffic134,240 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$20.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave carry?

About 86,662 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over ST 81 Plymouth Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.