I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of ST 18 · Structure no. N060203TYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,062
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST 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 62,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,230 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST 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 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST carry?
About 62,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST?
The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns I 195 over Comb Macrr/Purchase ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.