US Bridges

I 290 WB over HWY Whitney ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 29.1 · Structure no. N200241R7DOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over HWY Whitney ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over HWY Whitney 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 38,819 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,593 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesHWY Whitney ST
LocationMm 29.1
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34244, -71.64195
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,819 (2022)
Projected traffic61,593 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 WB over HWY Whitney ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 WB over HWY Whitney 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 November 2023.

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

About 38,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 WB over HWY Whitney ST?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 WB over HWY Whitney ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.