FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 395 NB

Carrying I 395 NB over ST193 THOMPSON RD

1 MI N OF CONN. ST. LINE, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 395 NB

The I 395 NB bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries I 395 NB over ST193 THOMPSON RD. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,747 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 395 NB compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
I 395 NB 32.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,747 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W120231QGDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 395 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 395 NB against other structures in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 395 NB?

I 395 NB in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 395 NB inspected?

I 395 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,747 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 395 NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 395 NB?

I 395 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 395 NB?

I 395 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 395 NB and does age affect safety?

I 395 NB was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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