US Bridges

HWY Johnson RD over I 90

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI S. US 20 B4 · Structure no. B030624FWDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Johnson RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Johnson RD over I 90 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Johnson RD
CrossesI 90
Location1 MI S. US 20 B4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24509, -73.08364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Johnson RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Johnson 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 Johnson RD over I 90 carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Johnson RD over I 90?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Johnson RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.