US Bridges

I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E. Fairview ST A13 · Structure no. L050424GLDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,768
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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.

It carries about 13,768 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,087 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesComb Quarry RD & Hrr
Location.2 MI E. Fairview ST A13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29676, -73.2518
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,768 (2020)
Projected traffic36,087 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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$124,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr 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 Comb Quarry RD & Hrr carry?

About 13,768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Comb Quarry RD & Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.