US Bridges

I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI SE of ST-12 · Structure no. A170331KBDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 Ramp X
CrossesI 395 Ramp W
Location.3 MI SE of ST-12
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18631, -71.84897
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,904 (2024)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W carry?

About 5,904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 Ramp X over I 395 Ramp W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.