US Bridges

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · N. of Speen ST · Structure no. F070484PGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,755
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 23,755 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Ex 117 in 13
CrossesOther Cochituate Trail
LocationN. of Speen ST
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31134, -71.38585
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,755 (2021)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail carry?

About 23,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over Other Cochituate Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.