US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 113.9 · Structure no. F070564PCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD 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 5 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 57,032 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,275 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Edgell RD
LocationI-90 Mm 113.9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30949, -71.43648
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,032 (2024)
Projected traffic128,275 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD 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 HWY Edgell RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD carry?

About 57,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Edgell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.