US Bridges

I 195 WB over Water Weweantic River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 3.3 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. W0605048ADOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 WB over Water Weweantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 195 WB over Water Weweantic 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 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 17,139 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,694 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 195 WB
CrossesWater Weweantic River
Location3.3 M E of RTE 105
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.76459, -70.74461
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,139 (2022)
Projected traffic44,694 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$995,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 WB over Water Weweantic River built?

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

What condition is I 195 WB over Water Weweantic 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 June 2023.

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

About 17,139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 195 WB over Water Weweantic River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 WB over Water Weweantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.