US Bridges

HWY Holbrook RD over I 395

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI So. of Sutton Road · Structure no. O060331PXDOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holbrook RD over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holbrook RD over I 395 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holbrook RD
CrossesI 395
Location1.2 MI So. of Sutton Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09817, -71.85992
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holbrook RD over I 395 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holbrook 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holbrook RD over I 395?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holbrook RD over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.