US Bridges

I 195 EB over HWY Main ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 3.6 M E of RTE 105 · Structure no. W0605248FDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 195 EB over HWY Main ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 195 EB over HWY Main ST 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 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 EB
CrossesHWY Main ST
Location3.6 M E of RTE 105
RouteInterstate 195
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.76991, -70.74236
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2023)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$754,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 195 EB over HWY Main ST built?

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

What condition is I 195 EB over HWY Main ST 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 Main ST carry?

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

How long is I 195 EB over HWY Main ST?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 195 EB over HWY Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.