US Bridges

I 90 EB over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 43.0 on I-90 EB · Structure no. W210484K3DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,666
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over RR Pvrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over RR Pvrr 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 24,666 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,260 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesRR Pvrr
LocationMm 43.0 on I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13989, -72.68711
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,666 (2018)
Projected traffic49,260 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$80,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over RR Pvrr built?

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

What condition is I 90 EB over RR Pvrr 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 I 90 EB over RR Pvrr carry?

About 24,666 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.