US Bridges

HWY Depot RD over I 395

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @MM9 0.5 MI E of ST12 · Structure no. O060401QDDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,029
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot RD over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Depot RD over I 395 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,029 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,633 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot RD
CrossesI 395
Location@MM9 0.5 MI E of ST12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15093, -71.85693
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,029 (2022)
Projected traffic6,633 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot RD over I 395 built?

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

What condition is HWY Depot RD over I 395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Depot RD over I 395 carry?

About 5,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot RD over I 395?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot RD over I 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.