US Bridges

HWY Greenwood Av over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 93.57 · Structure no. M220338RUDOTNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Greenwood Av over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Greenwood Av over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Greenwood Av
CrossesI 90
LocationI-90 Mm 93.57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20696, -71.78876
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Greenwood Av over I 90 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Greenwood Av 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Greenwood Av over I 90 carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Greenwood Av over I 90?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Greenwood Av over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.