I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI E JCT Rtes 20&8 B2 · Structure no. B030604G0DOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,590
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 13,590 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,220 by 2033. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD carry?
About 13,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 90 WB over US 20 Jacobs Ladder RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.