US Bridges

HWY Oak ST over I 90

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 118.9 · Structure no. W110124PWDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

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

It carries about 122,017 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2033. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Oak ST
CrossesI 90
LocationI-90 Mm 118.9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32001, -71.34248
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,017 (2022)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oak ST over I 90 built?

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

What condition is HWY Oak 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 Oak ST over I 90 carry?

About 122,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Oak ST over I 90?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Oak ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.