I 195 EB over Water Lees River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · I195 at Swansea T.L. · Structure no. S160123U7DOTNBI
- 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
- 37,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 195 EB over Water Lees River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 EB 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 37,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% 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 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 EB over Water Lees River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 195 EB 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 EB over Water Lees River carry?
About 37,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 195 EB 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 EB over Water Lees River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.