I 395 SB over Water Lowes Pond
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · Just S. of Sutton Ave. · Structure no. O060411Q1DOTNBI
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,576
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 395 SB over Water Lowes Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 SB 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 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 20,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% 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).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 395 SB over Water Lowes Pond built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 395 SB over Water Lowes Pond 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 395 SB over Water Lowes Pond carry?
About 20,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 395 SB 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 SB over Water Lowes Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.