US Bridges

HWY West RD over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 37.4 on I-90 · Structure no. W250444K0DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY West RD over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West RD
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 37.4 on I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15579, -72.79192
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1997)
Projected traffic948 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY West RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY West RD over I 90 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY West RD over I 90?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.