US Bridges

I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1MI. S. of Depot Rd. · Structure no. O060421QBDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,031 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 NB
CrossesWater Wellington Brook
Location.1MI. S. of Depot Rd.
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14975, -71.85697
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,031 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook built?

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

What condition is I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook carry?

About 28,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 395 NB over Water Wellington Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.