US Bridges

HWY Calkins RD over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 61.5 on I90 · Structure no. P010454MPDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Calkins RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Calkins RD over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Calkins RD
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 61.5 on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16752, -72.35338
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Calkins RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Calkins RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Calkins RD over I 90 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Calkins RD over I 90?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Calkins RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.