US Bridges

ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · @ Wattuppa Ramp to 195 EB · Structure no. F020723MKDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24 SB Ramp
CrossesI 195 WB
Location@ Wattuppa Ramp to 195 EB
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.6809, -71.12104
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
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,308 (2022)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB carry?

About 9,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 SB Ramp over I 195 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.