I 195 EB over Water Cole River
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI NW of Somerset T.L. · Structure no. S350183U9DOTNBI
- 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
- 38,212
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 195 EB over Water Cole River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 EB 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 38,212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,773 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 195 EB 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 EB 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 EB over Water Cole River carry?
About 38,212 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 195 EB 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 EB over Water Cole River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.