US Bridges

I 95 NB over HWY Read ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .6 MI NE of US 1A · Structure no. A160453Q9DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over HWY Read ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over HWY Read 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 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 62,586 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,344 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesHWY Read ST
Location.6 MI NE of US 1A
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.90967, -71.33933
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,586 (2023)
Projected traffic126,344 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over HWY Read ST built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over HWY Read 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over HWY Read ST carry?

About 62,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over HWY Read ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over HWY Read ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.