US Bridges

I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned)

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 2 Mi. E of Braga Bridge · Structure no. F020843TNDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned) 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 16,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,272 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 Ramp a
CrossesRR Spurr (abandoned)
Location2 Mi. E of Braga Bridge
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68616, -71.13892
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,215 (2023)
Projected traffic40,272 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned) carry?

About 16,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 Ramp a over RR Spurr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.