US Bridges

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Interchange 13 · Structure no. F070604P0DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90 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 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 55 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
CrossesI 90
LocationAt Interchange 13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31287, -71.38482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2014)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$11.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90 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 I 90 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 117 in 13 over I 90 carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.