US Bridges

I 290 over HWY Seymour ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of ST 122A · Structure no. W440871T6DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,972
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 over HWY Seymour ST is a concrete frame carrying I 290 over HWY Seymour 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 126,972 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,302 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290
CrossesHWY Seymour ST
Location.2 MI West of ST 122A
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24948, -71.80007
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,972 (2021)
Projected traffic175,302 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 over HWY Seymour ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 over HWY Seymour 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 2023.

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

About 126,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 290 over HWY Seymour ST?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 over HWY Seymour ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.