US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mi. N. of RTE 23 C4 · Structure no. R130194H0DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,141
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 30,141 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,902 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Dickinson Hill RD
Location0.1 Mi. N. of RTE 23 C4
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1701, -72.87492
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,141 (2016)
Projected traffic31,902 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD 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 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD carry?

About 30,141 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Dickinson Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.