US Bridges

I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 62.6 on I-90 · Structure no. P010504MFDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 9,799 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Exit 63 Ramp
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 62.6 on I-90
RouteInterstate 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1724, -72.33179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,799 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 90 Exit 63 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90 carry?

About 9,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.