US Bridges

I 90 Ramp J over I 90

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 14 S1 · Structure no. W290534Q9DOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ramp J over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ramp J over I 90 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 37,629 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,560 by 2032. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Ramp J
CrossesI 90
LocationAt Int 14 S1
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33894, -71.27264
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,629 (2023)
Projected traffic40,560 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ramp J over I 90 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I 90 Ramp J over I 90 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ramp J over I 90 carry?

About 37,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ramp J over I 90?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ramp J over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.