US Bridges

I 295 NB over I 95

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · I-295 at I-95 · Structure no. A160613UFDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over I 95 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 14,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,113 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesI 95
LocationI-295 at I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95515, -71.30429
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,695 (2022)
Projected traffic34,113 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over I 95 built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over I 95 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 295 NB over I 95 carry?

About 14,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over I 95?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.