US Bridges

HWY Sutton Ave over I 395

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Mi. E. of ST-12 · Structure no. O060351Q2DOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sutton Ave over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sutton Ave 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 6,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2033. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sutton Ave
CrossesI 395
Location.4 Mi. E. of ST-12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11642, -71.85503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,401 (2022)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$18.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sutton Ave over I 395 built?

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

What condition is HWY Sutton Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Sutton Ave over I 395 carry?

About 6,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sutton Ave over I 395?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sutton Ave over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.