US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over I 90

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M N of Cape ST A17 · Structure no. L050504GCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maple ST over I 90 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesI 90
Location0.2M N of Cape ST A17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2999, -73.22287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2018)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Maple ST 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 Maple ST over I 90 carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple ST over I 90?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.