US Bridges

I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr)

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W of ST 24 · Structure no. F020693TLDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr) 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 114,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,555 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 & Ramp B
CrossesOther Bikeway(bcrr)
Location.2 MI W of ST 24
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68692, -71.13859
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,052 (2022)
Projected traffic128,555 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr) built?

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

What condition is I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr) carry?

About 114,052 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 & Ramp B over Other Bikeway(bcrr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.