US Bridges

ST 88 NB over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .6 MI N of US 6 · Structure no. W300263WBDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,293
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 88 NB over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 88 NB over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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 8,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,741 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 88 NB
CrossesI 195
Location.6 MI N of US 6
RouteState Highway 88
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.67347, -71.09041
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,293 (2018)
Projected traffic19,741 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 88 NB over I 195 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 88 NB over I 195 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 88 NB over I 195 carry?

About 8,293 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 88 NB over I 195?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST 88 NB over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.