US Bridges

HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 63.6 on I-90 · Structure no. P010534MCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,172
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brcknrdge ST
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 63.6 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17728, -72.31601
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,172 (2020)
Projected traffic632 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90 built?

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

What condition is HWY Brcknrdge ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90 carry?

About 5,172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brcknrdge ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.