US Bridges

I 90 WB over I 290

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Sta. 230 + 00 · Structure no. A170341QUDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, 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 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 21,797 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2032. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesI 290
LocationSta. 230 + 00
RouteInterstate 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19567, -71.8454
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,797 (2023)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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$18.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over I 290 built?

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

What condition is I 90 WB over I 290 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over I 290 carry?

About 21,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over I 290?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.