US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM24 1 MI W of 140 · Structure no. S140171RGDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 40,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,861 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY Gulf ST
LocationMM24 1 MI W of 140
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31153, -71.73037
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,203 (2022)
Projected traffic58,861 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY Gulf 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST carry?

About 40,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Gulf ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.