US Bridges

I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just North of U.S. 20 · Structure no. A170371KCDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 15,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,593 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB on Ramp
CrossesI 395 SB
LocationJust North of U.S. 20
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18798, -71.84776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,239 (2023)
Projected traffic61,593 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB carry?

About 15,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB on Ramp over I 395 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.