US Bridges

I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of Riverlin ST · Structure no. M220324LMDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,432
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr 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 47,432 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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 EB
CrossesRR Abandoned Pwrr
Location.25 MI W of Riverlin ST
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22264, -71.73511
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,432 (2025)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr built?

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

What condition is I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr 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 RR Abandoned Pwrr carry?

About 47,432 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over RR Abandoned Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.