US Bridges

HWY Birnie Ave over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 45.0 on I-90 · Structure no. W210244K9DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,474
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Birnie Ave over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Birnie Ave over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Birnie Ave
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 45.0 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1533, -72.65369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2019)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Birnie Ave over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Birnie Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Birnie Ave over I 90 carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Birnie Ave over I 90?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Birnie Ave over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.