I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST
PoorWorcester County, Massachusetts · 150 Ft W of Mulberry ST · Structure no. W440911TADOTNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,637
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST 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 3 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 62,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,306 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST carry?
About 62,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I 290 WB over HWY E Central ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.