HWY Bancroft ST over I 90
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 91.7 · Structure no. A170504KHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bancroft ST over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bancroft ST 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bancroft ST 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 Bancroft ST 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bancroft ST over I 90 carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bancroft ST over I 90?
The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bancroft ST over I 90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.