I 195 EB over Water Palmer River
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · .6 MI from Swansea T.L. · Structure no. R040183U4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 195 EB over Water Palmer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 EB over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 44,535 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,593 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 195 EB over Water Palmer River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 195 EB over Water Palmer River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 195 EB over Water Palmer River carry?
About 44,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 195 EB over Water Palmer River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 195 EB over Water Palmer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.