US Bridges

HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · RT79/RT138 to I-195EB · Structure no. F02103BHBDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Ramp E
CrossesHWY Pocasset ST
LocationRT79/RT138 to I-195EB
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates41.70153, -71.15853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,836 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST carry?

About 13,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp E over HWY Pocasset ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.