US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Upton Twn LN · Structure no. W240294NKDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 40,902 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,198 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 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 EB
CrossesHWY Bowman ST
Location.5 MI N of Upton Twn LN
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23336, -71.60936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,902 (2023)
Projected traffic97,198 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST carry?

About 40,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Bowman ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.