US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 49.5 on I-90 WB · Structure no. C130174HVDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,732
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 25,732 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,390 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Sheridan ST
LocationMm 49.5 on I-90 WB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1693, -72.57301
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,732 (2018)
Projected traffic37,390 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST carry?

About 25,732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Sheridan ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.