US Bridges

US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Exit 11A/B .3 MI S of 90 · Structure no. A170381M9DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,027
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,027 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Wb/Wshngtn
CrossesI 395
LocationExit 11A/B .3 MI S of 90
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18429, -71.84707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,027 (2021)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395 built?

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

What condition is US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395 carry?

About 10,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Wb/Wshngtn over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.