US Bridges

I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4M S. of Sutton Ave. · Structure no. O060411Q0DOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond 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 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 21,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,220 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 395 NB
CrossesWater Lowes Pond
Location.4M S. of Sutton Ave.
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates42.11028, -71.85488
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,321 (2021)
Projected traffic44,220 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond built?

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

What condition is I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond 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 Water Lowes Pond carry?

About 21,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 NB over Water Lowes Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.