US Bridges

I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI S of I-90 · Structure no. S300431PRDOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,044
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD 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 33,044 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 84 WB
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Charlton RD
Location1.1 MI S of I-90
RouteInterstate 84
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11388, -72.07995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,044 (2023)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD built?

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

What condition is I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD carry?

About 33,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 84 WB over US 20 Eb/Charlton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.