US Bridges

I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of I-495 · Structure no. W240274NFDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,483
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 35,483 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,748 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.3 MI E of I-495
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26865, -71.55976
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,483 (2020)
Projected traffic148,748 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 35,483 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.