US Bridges

HWY Center Depot over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 83.4 · Structure no. C060394L3DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Center Depot over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Center Depot over I 90 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 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 Center Depot
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 83.4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15354, -71.97098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2022)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Center Depot over I 90 built?

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

What condition is HWY Center Depot 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 Center Depot over I 90 carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Center Depot over I 90?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Center Depot over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.