US Bridges

HWY Gilbert RD over I 90

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 67.9 on I-90 · Structure no. W070284NCDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gilbert RD over I 90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Gilbert 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Gilbert RD
CrossesI 90
LocationMm 67.9 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17968, -72.24127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Gilbert RD over I 90 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gilbert RD over I 90?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gilbert RD over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.