US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 90.4 · Structure no. A170474KMDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 51,836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,990 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Oxford ST
LocationI-90 Mm 90.4
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19488, -71.8472
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,836 (2023)
Projected traffic109,990 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST carry?

About 51,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Oxford ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.