US Bridges

HWY Harrison ST over I 290

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E. of Water St. · Structure no. W44083212DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Harrison ST over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Harrison ST over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Harrison ST
CrossesI 290
Location.1 Mi. E. of Water St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25589, -71.79518
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Harrison ST over I 290 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Harrison ST over I 290 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Harrison ST over I 290 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Harrison ST over I 290?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Harrison ST over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.