HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 89.7 · Structure no. A170444KQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,744
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,744 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2031. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90 carry?
About 1,744 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brn Mwr Ave over I 90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.