US Bridges

HWY North ST over I 90

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft N of Bicknell Road · Structure no. G080314LCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,642
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North ST over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY North ST over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY North ST
CrossesI 90
Location500 Ft N of Bicknell Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22727, -71.68235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,642 (2024)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North ST over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY North ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY North ST over I 90 carry?

About 1,642 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY North ST over I 90?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North ST over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.