US Bridges

I 95 over Water Seven Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi.Ne of ST 1A · Structure no. A160443Q8DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over Water Seven Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 over Water Seven Mile River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86,849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,923 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 95
CrossesWater Seven Mile River
Location.5 Mi.Ne of ST 1A
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.90494, -71.3477
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,849 (2023)
Projected traffic127,923 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over Water Seven Mile River built?

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

What condition is I 95 over Water Seven Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over Water Seven Mile River carry?

About 86,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over Water Seven Mile River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I 95 over Water Seven Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.