US Bridges

I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Ramp from I-295N · Structure no. A160523QGDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 34,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,022 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
LocationAt Ramp from I-295N
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.95233, -71.30644
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,714 (2023)
Projected traffic136,022 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River 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 July 2023.

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

About 34,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.