US Bridges

HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .25 KM N of I90 · Structure no. B166759QMDOTNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,543
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,163 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Albany Ext
CrossesI 90 Ramp H
Location.25 KM N of I90
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.34804, -71.06058
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,543 (2024)
Projected traffic24,163 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H carry?

About 12,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Albany Ext over I 90 Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.