US Bridges

I 290 WB over HWY Water ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 600 Ft. West of ST - 12 · Structure no. A170351QQDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over HWY Water ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over HWY Water ST 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 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 36,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesHWY Water ST
Location600 Ft. West of ST - 12
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1933, -71.84636
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,674 (2023)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 WB over HWY Water ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 WB over HWY Water 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 October 2024.

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

About 36,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 WB over HWY Water ST?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 WB over HWY Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.