US Bridges

I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · I 95 at ST 123 · Structure no. A160493QDDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over ST123 South 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 37,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 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
CrossesST123 South Ave
LocationI 95 at ST 123
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93405, -71.31982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,571 (2023)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$10.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over ST123 South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave carry?

About 37,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over ST123 South Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.