US Bridges

I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mm 107.2 · Structure no. W240324NDDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,144 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesHWY Flanders RD
LocationI-90 Mm 107.2
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.27102, -71.5529
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,144 (2022)
Projected traffic108,000 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD carry?

About 47,144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over HWY Flanders RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.