US Bridges

I 195 EB over RR Macrr

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI W of Dartmouth T.L. · Structure no. W300283UADOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,666
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 EB over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 EB over RR Macrr in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 37,666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,853 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 EB
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.7 MI W of Dartmouth T.L.
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66213, -71.06932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,666 (2021)
Projected traffic47,853 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 EB over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 EB over RR Macrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I 195 EB over RR Macrr carry?

About 37,666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 195 EB over RR Macrr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 EB over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.