US Bridges

I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1MI. Sth. of ST-131 · Structure no. S300411PNDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 31,153 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 84 EB
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location1MI. Sth. of ST-131
RouteInterstate 84
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09718, -72.08623
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,153 (2023)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 31,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 EB over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.