US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mm 22.5 B5 · Structure no. O050244GUDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,448
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 27,448 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,023 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Algerie RD
LocationAt Mm 22.5 B5
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23338, -73.03769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,448 (2016)
Projected traffic44,023 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$146,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Algerie 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD carry?

About 27,448 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Algerie RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.