US Bridges

I 195 Ramp a over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 195 WB Ramp to 88SB · Structure no. W300323UCDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 Ramp a over I 195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 Ramp a 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 2,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 Ramp a
CrossesI 195
Location195 WB Ramp to 88SB
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.67496, -71.09469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,835 (2023)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 Ramp a over I 195 built?

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

What condition is I 195 Ramp a 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 I 195 Ramp a over I 195 carry?

About 2,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 Ramp a over I 195?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 Ramp a over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.