US Bridges

HWY Winter ST over I 90

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI E of Natick Twn LN · Structure no. W290404Q1DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winter ST over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winter ST over I 90 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Winter ST
CrossesI 90
Location0.8 MI E of Natick Twn LN
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33483, -71.31431
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winter ST over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is HWY Winter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Winter ST over I 90 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Winter ST over I 90?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winter ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.