US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At I-90 Mm 75.9 · Structure no. S300264MYDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Arnold 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 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 19,822 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,413 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Arnold RD
LocationAt I-90 Mm 75.9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1338, -72.10653
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,822 (2024)
Projected traffic35,413 by 2031
Trucks17%
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD built?

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

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Arnold 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD carry?

About 19,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Arnold RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.