US Bridges

I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge ST

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At I-90 Mm 90.6 · Structure no. A170484KKDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,794
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge 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 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.

It carries about 41,794 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,664 by 2032. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesST 12 Southbridge ST
LocationAt I-90 Mm 90.6
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.19639, -71.84391
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,794 (2023)
Projected traffic66,664 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$16.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge 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 ST 12 Southbridge ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge ST carry?

About 41,794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge ST?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over ST 12 Southbridge ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.