US Bridges

HWY New Bstn RD over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At I-90 Mm 77.2 · Structure no. S300284MWDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Bstn RD over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY New Bstn RD over I 90 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 3,265 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY New Bstn RD
CrossesI 90
LocationAt I-90 Mm 77.2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13533, -72.08171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,265 (2022)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New Bstn RD over I 90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY New Bstn RD over I 90 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New Bstn RD over I 90 carry?

About 3,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Bstn RD over I 90?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New Bstn RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.