US Bridges

HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI North of Vine ST A8 · Structure no. S260144H3DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,362
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Prspct Hl RD
CrossesI 90
Location1 MI North of Vine ST A8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30097, -73.31649
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2017)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Prspct Hl RD 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 Prspct Hl RD over I 90 carry?

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prspct Hl RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.