US Bridges

HWY Montgomry RD over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 38.9 on I-90 · Structure no. W250454JYDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,892
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Montgomry RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Montgomry 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 6,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Montgomry RD
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 38.9 on I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15497, -72.76142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,892 (2014)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Montgomry 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 Montgomry 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 Montgomry RD over I 90 carry?

About 6,892 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Montgomry RD over I 90?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Montgomry RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.