US Bridges

I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At ST 32 & 181 H7 · Structure no. P010514MGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 17,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 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
CrossesHWY Shearer ST
LocationAt ST 32 & 181 H7
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17009, -72.33027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,715 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST 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 November 2023.

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

About 17,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Exit 63 Ramp over HWY Shearer ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.