US Bridges

I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 114.9 Mm on I-90 · Structure no. F070464P8DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,526
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River in Middlesex 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 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 57,526 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,275 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesWater Sudbury River
Location114.9 Mm on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.31443, -71.41654
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,526 (2023)
Projected traffic128,275 by 2032
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$515,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River built?

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

What condition is I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River carry?

About 57,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Water Sudbury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.