US Bridges

I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.5 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. W06048486DOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,241 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,905 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 WB
CrossesWater Cohacket Brook
Location1.5 M E of RTE 105
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.74319, -70.76173
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,241 (2023)
Projected traffic43,905 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$808,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook carry?

About 22,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB over Water Cohacket Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.