US Bridges

I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 46.1 on I-90 · Structure no. W210314K5DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,245
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, 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.

It carries about 47,245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,451 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesUS 5 Riverdale ST
LocationMm 46.1 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15391, -72.63155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,245 (2016)
Projected traffic76,451 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST carry?

About 47,245 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over US 5 Riverdale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.