US Bridges

I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft. East of ST-193 · Structure no. W120251QKDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,884
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach 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 13,884 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 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 SB
CrossesHWY Memorial Beach RD
Location300 Ft. East of ST-193
RouteInterstate 30395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05415, -71.86206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,884 (2025)
Projected traffic28,427 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$245,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD built?

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

What condition is I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach 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 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD carry?

About 13,884 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 SB over HWY Memorial Beach RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.