US Bridges

I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 66.5 on I-90 EB · Structure no. P010554M9DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,952 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,745 by 2033. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesST 67 Boston RD
LocationMm 66.5 on I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.16997, -72.26449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,952 (2022)
Projected traffic53,745 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD carry?

About 23,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over ST 67 Boston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.