HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of ST-193 · Structure no. W120241KGDOTNBI
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Birch Isl RD over I 395?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.