US Bridges

I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N of Hamilton ST · Structure no. W440821TRDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Grftn ST Onr
CrossesHWY Keese ST
Location.3 MI N of Hamilton ST
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25876, -71.79308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,690 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST carry?

About 8,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Grftn ST Onr over HWY Keese ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.