I 90 over Water Connecticut River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 46.3 on I-90 · Structure no. C130234HLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,405 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 90 over Water Connecticut River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 90 over Water Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,060 by 2032. The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 90 over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I 90 over Water Connecticut River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 90 over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 90 over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I 90 over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.