US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM22.2 1.5 MI N of ST9 · Structure no. S140221RCDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave 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 37,886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,240 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 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 N Quinsigamond Ave
LocationMM22.2 1.5 MI N of ST9
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29424, -71.75374
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,886 (2022)
Projected traffic134,240 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave built?

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

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave carry?

About 37,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY N Quinsigamond Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.