US Bridges

US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 14 L47 · Structure no. W290494PYDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 39,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,023 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 Ramp D
CrossesHWY Norumbega RD
LocationAt Int 14 L47
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34613, -71.26293
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,700 (2024)
Projected traffic44,023 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD carry?

About 39,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 Ramp D over HWY Norumbega RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.