US Bridges

I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of I 95 · Structure no. A160593UJDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 19,351 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,014 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesHWY Clifton ST
Location.3 MI W of I 95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95466, -71.3092
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,351 (2023)
Projected traffic63,014 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 NB over HWY Clifton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST carry?

About 19,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over HWY Clifton ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.