US Bridges

I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of ST-122 · Structure no. G080274LGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr 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 43,661 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,198 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesComb Snow RD & Gurr
Location.5 MI N of ST-122
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.22742, -71.69733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,661 (2021)
Projected traffic97,198 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr 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 Comb Snow RD & Gurr 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr carry?

About 43,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Comb Snow RD & Gurr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.