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Worcester County, MA · Structure #M220314LWDOTNBI

I 90

I 90 in .1 MI W Of ST-146, Worcester County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 131K vehicles daily on I 90 over Water Blackstone River. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
131K
Daily Traffic
1957
Year Built
27.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 90
Crosses Over
Water Blackstone River
State
Massachusetts
County
Worcester County
Location
.1 MI W Of ST-146
Year Built
1957
Age
69 years
Daily Traffic
130,647
Lanes
9
Length
27.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
M220314LWDOTNBI

About This Bridge

I 90 is a 69-year-old bridge located .1 MI W Of ST-146 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 90 over Water Blackstone River with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 131K vehicles per day. Built in 1957, the structure spans 27.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

.1 MI W Of ST-146, Worcester County, Massachusetts

42.209500, -71.782500

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 90 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I 90 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 90 carries approximately 131K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 27.4 meters long and located on I 90 in .1 MI W Of ST-146, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Yes, I 90 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I 90 is located .1 MI W Of ST-146 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 90 over Water Blackstone River. Its coordinates are 42.209500, -71.782500. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 90 carries I 90 over Water Blackstone River. The bridge is 27.4 meters long and was built in 1957.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.