US Bridges

I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Mm 112/E of Exit 111/ST9 · Structure no. F070454PHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,197 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,503 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesWater Mdc Res 3
LocationMm 112/E of Exit 111/ST9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30054, -71.47027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,197 (2022)
Projected traffic129,503 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3 carry?

About 52,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over Water Mdc Res 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.