US Bridges

I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Outside Int 12 L12 · Structure no. F070514PMDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD in Middlesex 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2033. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Ex 111 in 12
CrossesST 9 Worcester RD
LocationOutside Int 12 L12
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.29683, -71.47625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,271 (2024)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD carry?

About 10,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 111 in 12 over ST 9 Worcester RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.