US Bridges

I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI W of I 95 · Structure no. N160563UMDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST 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 15,429 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesHWY Mt Hope ST
Location1.2 MI W of I 95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95224, -71.32553
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,429 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST carry?

About 15,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over HWY Mt Hope ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.