US Bridges

HWY Cedar ST over I 395

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1st Br South of ST-20 · Structure no. A170401KADOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cedar ST over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cedar ST over I 395 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cedar ST
CrossesI 395
Location1st Br South of ST-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16843, -71.84423
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cedar ST over I 395 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cedar ST over I 395 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 HWY Cedar ST over I 395 carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cedar ST over I 395?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cedar ST over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.