US Bridges

I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 61.8 on I-90 EB · Structure no. P010464MMDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,587
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 31,587 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,745 by 2032. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesWater Quaboag River
LocationMm 61.8 on I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16973, -72.34855
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,587 (2017)
Projected traffic53,745 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 90 EB over Water Quaboag 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 31,587 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.