US Bridges

I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · I 195 at ST 18 · Structure no. N060203TVDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
686 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,633 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 686 ft (209.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 195 EB Ramp F
CrossesComb Weld ST & Relief
LocationI 195 at ST 18
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates41.65345, -70.92913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length686 ft (209.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,633 (2022)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$17.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief carry?

About 8,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief?

The structure is 686 ft (209.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 EB Ramp F over Comb Weld ST & Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.