US Bridges

I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · End of I 84 I4 · Structure no. S300294MUDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 23,651 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,986 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesI 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9
LocationEnd of I 84 I4
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.12964, -72.06279
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,651 (2023)
Projected traffic114,986 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9 carry?

About 23,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over I 90 Rmps Ex 78 Int 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.