US Bridges

HWY Three Riv RD over I 90

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 58.9 on I-90 · Structure no. W350174KCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Three Riv RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Three Riv 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2031. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Three Riv RD
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 58.9 on I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15558, -72.39725
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2016)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Three Riv 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 Three Riv 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 Three Riv RD over I 90 carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Three Riv RD over I 90?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Three Riv RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.