US Bridges

HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At I90 Exit 45 Ramp · Structure no. W21042157DOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,672
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY I90&I91 Con
CrossesHWY Ramp F to I90
LocationAt I90 Exit 45 Ramp
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15742, -72.6374
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2019)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90 carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY I90&I91 Con over HWY Ramp F to I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.