US Bridges

I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Russell Twn Line D1 · Structure no. M300084GTDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,470 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R 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 28,844 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,133 by 2031. The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesComb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R
LocationRussell Twn Line D1
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15676, -72.81462
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,470 ft (448.1 m)
Longest span382 ft (116.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,844 (2024)
Projected traffic34,133 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R carry?

About 28,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R?

The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long with a longest span of 382 ft (116.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Comb CSX/US20/WESTFLD R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.