US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W. of I-495 · Structure no. M060151TVDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 38,872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 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 290 EB
CrossesHWY Bigelow ST
Location.1 MI W. of I-495
RouteInterstate 290
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36101, -71.59681
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,872 (2023)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST carry?

About 38,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Bigelow ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.