US Bridges

I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 90.1 Old Int 10 · Structure no. A170454KPDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,513 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Int 90 Ramps
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 90.1 Old Int 10
RouteInterstate 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19252, -71.85309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,513 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$12.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90 carry?

About 16,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Int 90 Ramps over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.