US Bridges

I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. S. of ST-122 · Structure no. M220384LPDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Ex 96 Int 11
CrossesI 90
Location.5 Mi. S. of ST-122
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22255, -71.74022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,756 (2022)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90 carry?

About 6,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ex 96 Int 11 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.