US Bridges

I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 2.6 Exit 2 · Structure no. W120261QLDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 395 NB
CrossesST 16 Gore RD
LocationMm 2.6 Exit 2
RouteInterstate 395
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06074, -71.85916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,860 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD built?

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

What condition is I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD carry?

About 17,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 395 NB over ST 16 Gore RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.