US Bridges

I 90 over RR Gwrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.W.Chicopee ST G5 · Structure no. C130224J7DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,478
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over RR Gwrr is a concrete frame carrying I 90 over RR Gwrr in Hampden 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 49,478 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,060 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.1 Mi.W.Chicopee ST G5
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15621, -72.61332
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,478 (2018)
Projected traffic51,060 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over RR Gwrr built?

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

What condition is I 90 over RR Gwrr 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over RR Gwrr carry?

About 49,478 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.