US Bridges

I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 40.5 on I-90 · Structure no. W250474JTDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,522
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 47,522 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,605 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Exit 41 Ramp
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 40.5 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14504, -72.73536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,522 (2019)
Projected traffic21,605 by 2033
Trucks11%
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$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 90 Exit 41 Ramp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90 carry?

About 47,522 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Exit 41 Ramp over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.