US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Water ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft West of ST - 12 · Structure no. A170351QRDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,742
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Water ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB 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 38,742 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY Water ST
Location500 Ft West of ST - 12
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19318, -71.84597
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,742 (2023)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Water ST built?

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

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

About 38,742 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Water ST?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.