US Bridges

HWY Hammond Hill over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI W Oxford Twn LN · Structure no. C060414L1DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hammond Hill over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hammond Hill 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hammond Hill
CrossesI 90
Location1.3 MI W Oxford Twn LN
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16784, -71.9371
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2022)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hammond Hill over I 90 built?

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

What condition is HWY Hammond Hill 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 Hammond Hill over I 90 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hammond Hill over I 90?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hammond Hill over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.