US Bridges

I 295 over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.W of I-95 · Structure no. A160603UHDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 over Water Ten Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying I 295 over Water Ten Mile River 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 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 82,888 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,958 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location.1 Mi.W of I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9548, -71.30833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,888 (2024)
Projected traffic48,958 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 over Water Ten Mile River built?

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

What condition is I 295 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 over Water Ten Mile River carry?

About 82,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 over Water Ten Mile River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 295 over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.