US Bridges

I 195 WB over Water Cole River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI NW of Somerset T.L. · Structure no. S350183U8DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,789
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB over Water Cole River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB over Water Cole River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,789 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,312 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 195 WB
CrossesWater Cole River
Location.9 MI NW of Somerset T.L.
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates41.73635, -71.20277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,789 (2022)
Projected traffic55,312 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB over Water Cole River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 37,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB over Water Cole River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB over Water Cole River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.