US Bridges

I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 66.7 on I-90 WB · Structure no. B240614KXDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
775 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,191
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 24,191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,745 by 2032. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesComb Wash Rd&csx&riv
LocationMm 66.7 on I-90 WB
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.17167, -72.26129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length775 ft (236.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,191 (2018)
Projected traffic53,745 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$28.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv carry?

About 24,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv?

The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Comb Wash Rd&csx&riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.