US Bridges

HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @mm 26.5/W of Church ST · Structure no. B2000220TDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Reservoir ST
CrossesI 290 EB
Location@mm 26.5/W of Church ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3309, -71.68952
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reservoir ST over I 290 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.