US Bridges

I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · On Mass Pike Off Ramp · Structure no. W290322MADOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,640 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB Off Ramp
CrossesOther Mdc Aqueduct
LocationOn Mass Pike Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34114, -71.26339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2023)
Projected traffic39,640 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB Off Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.