US Bridges

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Int 13 Toll Plaza · Structure no. F070624PPDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST 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 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 52,165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 97 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
CrossesHWY Speen ST
LocationInt 13 Toll Plaza
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31094, -71.3861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,165 (2022)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST 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 HWY Speen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST carry?

About 52,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 117 in 13 over HWY Speen ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.