I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 17.3 · Structure no. N200251R8DOTNBI
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,304
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 37,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX carry?
About 37,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX?
The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 290 WB over Comb Mdc Aqueduct & CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.