US Bridges

HWY Green ST over I 290

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Howard St. · Structure no. N2002320XDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Green ST over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Green ST over I 290 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Green ST
CrossesI 290
Location.5 MI N of Howard St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3364, -71.66007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Green ST over I 290 built?

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

What condition is HWY Green ST over I 290 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Green ST over I 290 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Green ST over I 290?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Green ST over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.