US Bridges

I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · South of Norumbega Rd. · Structure no. W290509YTDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 Rmp D Int 14
CrossesOther Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD
LocationSouth of Norumbega Rd.
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.34499, -71.26329
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,700 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD carry?

About 42,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Rmp D Int 14 over Other Mdc Pipe@nrmbga RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.