US Bridges

HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 MI E of 146 · Structure no. M220354LVDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Park Hll Ave
CrossesI 90
Location.4 MI E of 146
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2129, -71.77607
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$12.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Park Hll Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park Hll Ave over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.