US Bridges

I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · I 95 at ST 140 · Structure no. F060163QNDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,937
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 52,937 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,718 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 95 SB
CrossesST140 Commercial ST
LocationI 95 at ST 140
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.0434, -71.24313
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,937 (2022)
Projected traffic149,718 by 2032
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST carry?

About 52,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over ST140 Commercial ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.