US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 40.2 on I-90 EB · Structure no. W250464JUDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,845
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD 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 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 17,845 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,133 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Lockhouse RD
LocationMm 40.2 on I-90 EB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14598, -72.73992
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,845 (2019)
Projected traffic34,133 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD 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 HWY Lockhouse RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD carry?

About 17,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Lockhouse RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.