US Bridges

I 290 WB over HWY Church ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 15 / New Exit 27 · Structure no. N200211R4DOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over HWY Church ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over HWY Church ST 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 37,537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,593 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesHWY Church ST
LocationMm 15 / New Exit 27
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33266, -71.68011
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,537 (2024)
Projected traffic61,593 by 2031
Trucks8%
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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 WB over HWY Church ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 WB over HWY Church 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 June 2024.

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

About 37,537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 WB over HWY Church ST?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 WB over HWY Church ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.