US Bridges

HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Exit 30 I-290 · Structure no. N2002720EDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,822
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6,822 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Slmn Pnd RD
CrossesI 290
LocationAt Exit 30 I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34653, -71.62431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,822 (2023)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$18.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Slmn Pnd RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290 carry?

About 6,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Slmn Pnd RD over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.