US Bridges

I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mile Marker 10.3 A15 · Structure no. L050444GHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 10,023 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,087 by 2032. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 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 US20 & Housatnc R
LocationAt Mile Marker 10.3 A15
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29798, -73.24069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,023 (2020)
Projected traffic36,087 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R 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 US20 & Housatnc R carry?

About 10,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R?

The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Comb US20 & Housatnc R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.