US Bridges

I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · I 95 at ST1A · Structure no. A160433Q6DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,336 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesST 1 A/Newport Ave
LocationI 95 at ST1A
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.90241, -71.35591
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic143,336 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over ST 1 A/Newport Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.