US Bridges

I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. E. of ST.24 · Structure no. F020683TMDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 68,442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,289 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesHWY Quequechan ST
Location1 Mi. E. of ST.24
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68815, -71.14015
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,442 (2023)
Projected traffic115,289 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST carry?

About 68,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over HWY Quequechan ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.