US Bridges

I 395 SB over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 8.6 · Structure no. O060391QADOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 SB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 SB 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 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 20,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 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
CrossesRR Pwrr
LocationMm 8.6
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14438, -71.85747
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,227 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 SB over RR Pwrr built?

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

What condition is I 395 SB 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 SB over RR Pwrr carry?

About 20,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 395 SB over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 SB over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.