US Bridges

I 290 WB over HWY Auburn ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Int RTE 12 · Structure no. A170301QXDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over HWY Auburn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 34,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,434 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesHWY Auburn ST
Location.3 MI W of Int RTE 12
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20955, -71.83785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 (2023)
Projected traffic58,434 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB 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 WB over HWY Auburn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 WB over HWY Auburn ST carry?

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

How long is I 290 WB 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 WB over HWY Auburn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.