US Bridges

I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .6 MI SE Sharon T.L. · Structure no. F060213QWDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 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 95 NB
CrossesHWY Oak ST
Location.6 MI SE Sharon T.L.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08402, -71.22147
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2021)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over HWY Oak 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 95 NB over HWY Oak ST carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over HWY Oak ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.