US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .7 MI W of Stafford ST · Structure no. C060364L8DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Brookfield RD
Location.7 MI W of Stafford ST
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.15146, -71.99216
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
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,836 (2023)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD carry?

About 51,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Brookfield RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.