US Bridges

I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of Conn. St. Line · Structure no. W120231QGDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,206
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 NB
CrossesST193 Thompson RD
Location1 MI N of Conn. St. Line
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03865, -71.85887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,206 (2025)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD carry?

About 11,206 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 NB over ST193 Thompson RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.