US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Central ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 115.0 · Structure no. F070574P9DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Central ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Central ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 52,197 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,862 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Central ST
LocationI-90 Mm 115.0
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31456, -71.41543
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,197 (2022)
Projected traffic86,862 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Central ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Central ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Central ST carry?

About 52,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Central ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Central ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.