US Bridges

HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 26.1 Mile Marker · Structure no. B140214G6DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2033. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Chstr RD
CrossesI 90
Location26.1 Mile Marker
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22671, -72.97202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic316 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Old Chstr 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 Old Chstr RD over I 90 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Chstr RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.