US Bridges

I 95 SB over HWY Central ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .7 MI NE of ST 140 · Structure no. F060183QQDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,986
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over HWY Central ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB 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 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 40,986 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 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).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesHWY Central ST
Location.7 MI NE of ST 140
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05238, -71.23766
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,986 (2025)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over HWY Central ST built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over HWY Central 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 January 2025.

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

About 40,986 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over HWY Central ST?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over HWY Central ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.