US Bridges

I 90 WB over HWY Clarke RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 75.4 · Structure no. S300254N2DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over HWY Clarke RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over HWY Clarke 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 23,602 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesHWY Clarke RD
LocationI-90 Mm 75.4
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13352, -72.11735
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,602 (2024)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2031
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$49,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over HWY Clarke 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 HWY Clarke 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over HWY Clarke RD carry?

About 23,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over HWY Clarke RD?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over HWY Clarke RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.