US Bridges

I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 98.2 · Structure no. G080264LHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River 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, projected to reach 97,198 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 249 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Quinsigamond River
LocationI-90 Mm 98.2
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22575, -71.70382
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width249 ft (75.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,785 (2022)
Projected traffic97,198 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$719,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 249 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Water Quinsigamond River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.