US Bridges

I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of US1 · Structure no. N160553UPDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD 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 5 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 31,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,384 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 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
CrossesHWY Old Post RD
Location.3 MI E of US1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94946, -71.33987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,810 (2024)
Projected traffic68,384 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over HWY Old Post 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 February 2024.

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

About 31,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over HWY Old Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.