US Bridges

I 195 over HWY County&state Sts

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of ST 18 · Structure no. N060203U0DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62,062
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 over HWY County&state Sts is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 over HWY County&state Sts 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.

It carries about 62,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,230 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI 195
CrossesHWY County&state Sts
Location.1 MI W of ST 18
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates41.65375, -70.93176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,062 (2022)
Projected traffic89,230 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 over HWY County&state Sts built?

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

What condition is I 195 over HWY County&state Sts 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 HWY County&state Sts carry?

About 62,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 over HWY County&state Sts?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 over HWY County&state Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.