US Bridges

I 195 WB over Water Lees River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Over Lees River · Structure no. S160123U6DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB over Water Lees River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB over Water Lees 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,480 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,971 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 WB
CrossesWater Lees River
LocationOver Lees River
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73092, -71.1917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,480 (2023)
Projected traffic105,971 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB over Water Lees River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 WB over Water Lees River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 WB over Water Lees River carry?

About 38,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB over Water Lees River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB over Water Lees River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.