US Bridges

I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Toll Plazas S103 · Structure no. B163694RTDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
916 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2031. The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 90 EB Off- Ramp
CrossesI 90 WB & Ramps F D L
LocationAt Toll Plazas S103
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.35804, -71.12176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length916 ft (279.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2024)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$29.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L?

The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB Off- Ramp over I 90 WB & Ramps F D L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.