US Bridges

I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 8.2 · Structure no. O060371Q6DOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 SB
CrossesHWY Federal Hill RD
LocationMm 8.2
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13865, -71.85666
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,945 (2024)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill 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 February 2025.

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

About 18,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 SB over HWY Federal Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.