US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 44.1 on I-90 EB · Structure no. W210284KBDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD 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 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 25,248 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,260 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 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
CrossesHWY Morgan RD
LocationMm 44.1 on I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14935, -72.66974
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 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 span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,248 (2023)
Projected traffic49,260 by 2031
Trucks14%
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$62,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD built?

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

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Morgan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD carry?

About 25,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Morgan RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.