US Bridges

I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 15 S4B · Structure no. W290574QEDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 36,206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,419 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesI 90 Ramp G
CrossesOther Mdc Aqueduct
LocationAt Int 15 S4B
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.34028, -71.26656
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,206 (2023)
Projected traffic40,419 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct carry?

About 36,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ramp G over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.