US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI E of Worc Tl · Structure no. S140231REDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY W Main ST
Location0.4 MI E of Worc Tl
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.29484, -71.7508
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,110 (2024)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 40,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY W Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.