US Bridges

I 290 over HWY Endicott ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 17.2 .1 MI W of 122-A · Structure no. W440861T2DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 over HWY Endicott ST is a concrete frame carrying I 290 over HWY Endicott ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 126,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,302 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290
CrossesHWY Endicott ST
LocationMm 17.2 .1 MI W of 122-A
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25078, -71.79949
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,870 (2023)
Projected traffic175,302 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 over HWY Endicott ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 over HWY Endicott 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 February 2025.

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

About 126,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 over HWY Endicott ST?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 over HWY Endicott ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.