US Bridges

HWY Park RD over I 90

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 15 S2 · Structure no. W290544QCDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park RD over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park RD over I 90 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 8,922 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Park RD
CrossesI 90
LocationAt Int 15 S2
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33888, -71.26839
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,922 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Park RD 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 HWY Park RD over I 90 carry?

About 8,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park RD over I 90?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.