US Bridges

I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 54.8 on I-90 · Structure no. L160094JGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,740
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 14,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90 Exit 54 Ramp
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 54.8 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16809, -72.47221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,740 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 90 Exit 54 Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90 carry?

About 14,740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Exit 54 Ramp over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.