US Bridges

I 90 WB over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3MI.EAST I495 L4 · Structure no. W240274NGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,456
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB 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 61,456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,748 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.3MI.EAST I495 L4
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26866, -71.56018
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,456 (2022)
Projected traffic148,748 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB 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 WB 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 WB over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 61,456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.