US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Int ST-12 · Structure no. A170301QWDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 67,278 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY Auburn ST
Location.3 MI W of Int ST-12
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.20943, -71.83763
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.
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,930 (2024)
Projected traffic67,278 by 2033
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST 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 I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST carry?

About 34,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Auburn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.