US Bridges

I 395 NB over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mile South of Depot RD · Structure no. O060391Q9DOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,036
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 NB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 NB over RR Pwrr 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 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 25,036 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,751 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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 NB
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.5 Mile South of Depot RD
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14466, -71.85705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 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 length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,036 (2021)
Projected traffic64,751 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 NB over RR Pwrr built?

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

What condition is I 395 NB over RR Pwrr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 395 NB over RR Pwrr carry?

About 25,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 395 NB over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 NB over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.