US Bridges

I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of I-290 · Structure no. A170464KNDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 50,341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Ex 90 Int 10
CrossesST 12 Southbridge ST
Location0.5 MI W of I-290
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates42.18627, -71.85461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,341 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST carry?

About 50,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 90 Int 10 over ST 12 Southbridge ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.