US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Moscow RD

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W. Int. 1 A4 · Structure no. W220184HDDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Moscow RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Moscow 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 9,629 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,534 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Moscow RD
Location.3 MI W. Int. 1 A4
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3315, -73.36993
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,629 (2020)
Projected traffic32,534 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$989,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Moscow RD built?

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

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Moscow 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 Moscow RD carry?

About 9,629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Moscow RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Moscow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.