US Bridges

I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 Mi. N. of Sutton Ave. · Structure no. O060361Q4DOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD 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 24,313 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 SB
CrossesHWY Dana RD
Location.6 Mi. N. of Sutton Ave.
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13112, -71.85752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,313 (2023)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD built?

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

What condition is I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD carry?

About 24,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 SB over HWY Dana RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.