US Bridges

I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At I-90 Mm 98.1 · Structure no. G080304LDDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,706
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 37,706 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,198 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesST122 Worcester ST
LocationAt I-90 Mm 98.1
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.22495, -71.70602
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,706 (2025)
Projected traffic97,198 by 2032
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST carry?

About 37,706 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over ST122 Worcester ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.