US Bridges

HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 14 L44 · Structure no. W290474QBDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 21,724 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Park RD
CrossesI 90 Ramps J & L
LocationAt Int 14 L44
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34058, -71.27036
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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,724 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$12.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L carry?

About 21,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park RD over I 90 Ramps J & L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.