US Bridges

I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 14 L43 · Structure no. W290464QADOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct is a concrete frame carrying I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct 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.

It carries about 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,562 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Ramps J & L
CrossesOther Mdc Aqueduct
LocationAt Int 14 L43
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3398, -71.27206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2023)
Projected traffic83,562 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is I 90 Ramps J & L 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ramps J & L over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.