US Bridges

I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Copley Place S60 · Structure no. B160494TADOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,878
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 16,878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,942 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 90 EB Ramps Off
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
LocationAt Copley Place S60
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.34754, -71.07758
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,878 (2018)
Projected traffic24,942 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 16,878 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB Ramps Off over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.