US Bridges

I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-290 Mm 10 · Structure no. S140211RADOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
845 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,309
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N 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 39,309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2031. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesComb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N
LocationI-290 Mm 10
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29367, -71.75718
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span342 ft (104.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,309 (2023)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$17.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N built?

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

What condition is I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N carry?

About 39,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 342 ft (104.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over Comb Lk Quinsig&lk Av N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.