I 290 WB over HWY W Main ST
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Mi. East of Worc T.L. · Structure no. S140231RFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,007
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 WB over HWY W Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB 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 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 43,007 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 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 WB over HWY W Main ST built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 290 WB over HWY W Main 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 290 WB over HWY W Main ST carry?
About 43,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 290 WB 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 WB over HWY W Main ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.