US Bridges

I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 2 Miles West of I 95 · Structure no. N160533UUDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST 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 19,351 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesUS 1 S Washington ST
Location2 Miles West of I 95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94906, -71.34586
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 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 traffic37,903 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST carry?

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

How long is I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over US 1 S Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.