US Bridges

HWY Huguenot RD over I 395

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 5.8 .5 MI E of ST-12 · Structure no. O060341PYDOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Huguenot RD over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Huguenot 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Huguenot RD
CrossesI 395
LocationMm 5.8 .5 MI E of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10575, -71.85626
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Huguenot RD over I 395 built?

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

What condition is HWY Huguenot 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 December 2023.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Huguenot RD over I 395?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Huguenot RD over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.