US Bridges

I 90 over Water Baldwin Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mile Marker 0.95 · Structure no. W220254HHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,916
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Baldwin Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Water Baldwin 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 23,916 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,060 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Baldwin Brook
LocationAt Mile Marker 0.95
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34289, -73.3976
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,916 (2016)
Projected traffic35,060 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Baldwin Brook built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Baldwin 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 November 2023.

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

About 23,916 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Baldwin Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Baldwin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.