US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 96.9 · Structure no. G080284LLDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 36,707 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Deernolm ST
LocationMm 96.9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22304, -71.72936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,707 (2024)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST carry?

About 36,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Deernolm ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.