US Bridges

I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.E.Of Washington Sq. · Structure no. W440821TTDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss 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 9,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Shwby ST Ofr
CrossesHWY MBTA Pkng Accss
Location.1 Mi.E.Of Washington Sq.
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26219, -71.79287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 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 length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,146 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss built?

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

What condition is I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss 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 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss carry?

About 9,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Shwby ST Ofr over HWY MBTA Pkng Accss?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.