US Bridges

HWY Stafford ST over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM83 0.4 MI W Ctr Dpt RD · Structure no. C060384L4DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stafford ST over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stafford ST over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 4,143 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,633 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stafford ST
CrossesI 90
LocationMM83 0.4 MI W Ctr Dpt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15311, -71.9783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,143 (2022)
Projected traffic6,633 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stafford ST over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is HWY Stafford ST over I 90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Stafford ST over I 90 carry?

About 4,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stafford ST over I 90?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stafford ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.