US Bridges

I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · West of Mile Marker 13.7 · Structure no. L050544G7DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,416
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 29,416 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,431 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Greenwater Brook
LocationWest of Mile Marker 13.7
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2939, -73.17764
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,416 (2016)
Projected traffic43,431 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook carry?

About 29,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Greenwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.