US Bridges

HWY Werden RD over I 90

FairClosed to traffic

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E. Shaw Pond B3 · Structure no. B030614FXDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Werden RD over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Werden RD over I 90 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Werden RD
CrossesI 90
Location.5 MI E. Shaw Pond B3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.249, -73.11297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Werden RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Werden RD over I 90 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Werden RD over I 90 carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Werden RD over I 90?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Werden RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.