US Bridges

I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 45.8 on I-90 · Structure no. W210234K8DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,343
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 25,343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,260 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesI 90 Exit 45 Ramps
LocationMm 45.8 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1538, -72.63857
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,343 (2017)
Projected traffic49,260 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$91,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps carry?

About 25,343 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over I 90 Exit 45 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.