US Bridges

I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Rt 1 · Structure no. S090123R8DOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,867
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD 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 55,867 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,557 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 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 NB
CrossesHWY Old Post RD
Location.1 MI East of Rt 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12123, -71.2296
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,867 (2023)
Projected traffic137,557 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD carry?

About 55,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over HWY Old Post RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.