I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of C0LLEGE Sq. · Structure no. W440881RYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,298
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave carry?
About 34,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I 290 WB over HWY Ashmont Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.