US Bridges

HWY Swanson RD over I 290

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of ST-12 · Structure no. A170291QVDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Swanson RD over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Swanson RD over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 34,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2031. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Swanson RD
CrossesI 290
Location.1 MI W of ST-12
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20558, -71.83946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,930 (2023)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Swanson RD over I 290 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is HWY Swanson RD over I 290 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Swanson RD over I 290 carry?

About 34,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Swanson RD over I 290?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Swanson RD over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.