US Bridges

I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Near Texas Pond J8 · Structure no. O060284M6DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST 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 5 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 45,702 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesST 56 Leicester ST
LocationNear Texas Pond J8
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18147, -71.89777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,702 (2023)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST 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 ST 56 Leicester ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST carry?

About 45,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over ST 56 Leicester ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.