US Bridges

I 95 NB over HWY Central ST

Poor

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .7 MI NE of ST 140 · Structure no. F060183QPDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over HWY Central ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over HWY Central 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 56,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,716 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesHWY Central ST
Location.7 MI NE of ST 140
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates42.05197, -71.23731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,375 (2023)
Projected traffic143,716 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over HWY Central ST built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over HWY Central ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over HWY Central ST carry?

About 56,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over HWY Central ST?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over HWY Central ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.