US Bridges

I 195 WB over Water Sippican River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.7 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. M05008484DOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB over Water Sippican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB over Water Sippican River 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 24,828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 WB
CrossesWater Sippican River
Location0.7 M E of RTE 105
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73366, -70.76942
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,828 (2024)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB over Water Sippican River built?

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

What condition is I 195 WB over Water Sippican River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 195 WB over Water Sippican River carry?

About 24,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB over Water Sippican River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB over Water Sippican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.