US Bridges

I 90 over Water Tufts Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 68.2 on I-90 · Structure no. W070314NBDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,799
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Tufts Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 90 over Water Tufts Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 47,799 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,745 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Tufts Brook
LocationMm 68.2 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18046, -72.2349
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,799 (2017)
Projected traffic53,745 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Tufts Brook built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Tufts Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Tufts Brook carry?

About 47,799 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Tufts Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Tufts Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.