US Bridges

I 84 WB over US 20 Wb/Charlton RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S. of I-90 · Structure no. S300461PUDOTNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 84 WB over US 20 Wb/Charlton RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 84 WB over US 20 Wb/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 6 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 33,049 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,538 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 84 WB
CrossesUS 20 Wb/Charlton RD
Location.4 MI S. of I-90
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates42.11673, -72.07544
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,049 (2024)
Projected traffic50,538 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I 84 WB over US 20 Wb/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 August 2024.

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

About 33,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.