US Bridges

HWY Cudworth RD over I 395

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of ST-12 · Structure no. O060321PWDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cudworth RD over I 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cudworth RD over I 395 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,981 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Cudworth RD
CrossesI 395
Location.1 MI East of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08095, -71.86636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,232 (2021)
Projected traffic6,981 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$19.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cudworth RD over I 395 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cudworth RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cudworth RD over I 395 carry?

About 7,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cudworth RD over I 395?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cudworth RD over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.