US Bridges

I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 74.9 · Structure no. S300244N4DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,210
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 10,210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,413 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesST148 Brookfield RD
LocationI-90 Mm 74.9
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.13529, -72.12557
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,210 (2025)
Projected traffic35,413 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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$70,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD carry?

About 10,210 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over ST148 Brookfield RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.