US Bridges

HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N. ST 102 A2 · Structure no. W220234HGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Baker ST
CrossesI 90 EB
Location.2 MI N. ST 102 A2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33982, -73.39047
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB 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 Baker ST over I 90 EB carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Baker ST over I 90 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.