US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY West RD

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S. Devon RD A10 · Structure no. L050464GRDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,932
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY West RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY West RD 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 5 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 29,932 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,087 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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
CrossesHWY West RD
Location.2 MI S. Devon RD A10
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29777, -73.2802
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,932 (2016)
Projected traffic36,087 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY West RD 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 HWY West 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 HWY West RD carry?

About 29,932 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY West RD?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY West RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.