US Bridges

I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · I 95 at US 1 · Structure no. A160423Q5DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 44,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,631 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesUS 1 Washington ST
LocationI 95 at US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.89878, -71.36909
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,299 (2023)
Projected traffic74,631 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over US 1 Washington 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 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST carry?

About 44,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over US 1 Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.