US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At ST 30 L42 · Structure no. W290454Q7DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD 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 6 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 66,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,076 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Ridgeway RD
LocationAt ST 30 L42
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33878, -71.27708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,710 (2023)
Projected traffic157,076 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD built?

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

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD carry?

About 66,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Ridgeway RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.