US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over I 90

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 113.5 · Structure no. F070554PDDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grove ST over I 90 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2033. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesI 90
LocationI-90 Mm 113.5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30655, -71.44287
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2022)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is HWY Grove ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Grove ST over I 90 carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over I 90?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.