US Bridges

I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI SE of R.I.S.L. · Structure no. N160503UWDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesHWY Paine RD
Location.7 MI SE of R.I.S.L.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9504, -71.36798
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,857 (2024)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD carry?

About 24,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over HWY Paine RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.