US Bridges

I 195 EB over HWY Point RD

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. M0500747YDOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 EB over HWY Point RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 195 EB over HWY Point RD in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,588 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 EB
CrossesHWY Point RD
Location0.5 M E of RTE 105
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.7307, -70.77049
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2023)
Projected traffic40,588 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 EB over HWY Point RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 EB over HWY Point RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 EB over HWY Point RD carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 EB over HWY Point RD?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 EB over HWY Point RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.