US Bridges

I 95 SB over Water Wading River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI SW of I 495 · Structure no. M030253R0DOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Water Wading River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I 95 SB over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 60,307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,968 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesWater Wading River
Location.7 MI SW of I 495
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.01959, -71.26774
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,307 (2023)
Projected traffic171,968 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$824,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Water Wading River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Water Wading 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 June 2023.

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

About 60,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Water Wading River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.