US Bridges

I 295 SB over HWY Old Post RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi. E. of US1 · Structure no. N160553UQDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over HWY Old Post RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB 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 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 24,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,384 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesHWY Old Post RD
Location.3 Mi. E. of US1
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9498, -71.33973
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,573 (2022)
Projected traffic68,384 by 2033
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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I 295 SB 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 SB over HWY Old Post RD carry?

About 24,573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over HWY Old Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.