US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 95.9 · Structure no. M220374LQDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave 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 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 55,570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,085 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 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
CrossesHWY Wheelock Ave
LocationI-90 Mm 95.9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22209, -71.74855
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,570 (2024)
Projected traffic90,085 by 2031
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave 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 HWY Wheelock Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave carry?

About 55,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Wheelock Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.