US Bridges

I 195 over ST140

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Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1/2MI N of Buttonwood Pk · Structure no. N0601471FDOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,368
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over ST140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over ST140 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 80,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,079 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195
CrossesST140
Location1/2MI N of Buttonwood Pk
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65233, -70.95348
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,368 (2022)
Projected traffic116,079 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over ST140 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 over ST140 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 over ST140 carry?

About 80,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over ST140?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over ST140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.