US Bridges

I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Rodman/Lowell ST Property · Structure no. F020673TPDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, 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 86,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,868 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 & Collector
CrossesOther Bikeway
LocationRodman/Lowell ST Property
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.69456, -71.14703
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,575 (2022)
Projected traffic116,868 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$12.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway built?

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

What condition is I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway carry?

About 86,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 & Collector over Other Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.