US Bridges

I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · At 195 / 495 to 195 WB · Structure no. W06043488DOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,327 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,479 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 195 WB on Ramp
CrossesI 495
LocationAt 195 / 495 to 195 WB
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.78399, -70.73244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,327 (2023)
Projected traffic24,479 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495 carry?

About 17,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB on Ramp over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.