US Bridges

I 90 over Water Dark Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM90.8 .1M E of Sbrdg ST · Structure no. A17054BEHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Dark Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Water Dark Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 6 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 93,785 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Dark Brook
LocationMM90.8 .1M E of Sbrdg ST
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1975, -71.84175
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,785 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Dark Brook built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Dark Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Dark Brook carry?

About 93,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Dark Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Dark Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.