US Bridges

HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · At Foxboro T.L. · Structure no. S090163VXDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,284
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB 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 27,284 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,954 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Main ST
CrossesI 95 SB
LocationAt Foxboro T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09247, -71.22464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,284 (2024)
Projected traffic30,954 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB built?

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

What condition is HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB 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 June 2024.

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

About 27,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Main ST over I 95 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.