US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Sword ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Mm 2.6 · Structure no. A170321R0DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Sword ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Sword 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 39,438 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,910 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY Sword ST
LocationAt Mm 2.6
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22244, -71.82709
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,438 (2023)
Projected traffic67,910 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Sword 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 Sword 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 Sword ST carry?

About 39,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Sword ST?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Sword ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.