I 195 EB RAMP F
Carrying I 195 EB RAMP F over COMB WELD ST & RELIEF
I 195 AT ST 18, Bristol, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 195 EB RAMP F
The I 195 EB RAMP F bridge in Bristol, Massachusetts carries I 195 EB RAMP F over COMB WELD ST & RELIEF. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 11 sections, stretching 209.2 meters (686 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,695 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 195 EB RAMP F compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 209.2 m (686 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,695 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N060203TVDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
I 195 EB RAMP F is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I 195 EB RAMP F against other structures in Bristol and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 195 EB RAMP F?
I 195 EB RAMP F in Bristol, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 195 EB RAMP F inspected?
I 195 EB RAMP F's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,695 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 195 EB RAMP F is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 195 EB RAMP F?
I 195 EB RAMP F has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 195 EB RAMP F?
I 195 EB RAMP F is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 195 EB RAMP F and does age affect safety?
I 195 EB RAMP F was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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