US Bridges

I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Summer ST · Structure no. W440921TBDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST is a concrete frame carrying I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 114,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,861 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 & Ramps
CrossesHWY Prospect ST
Location.1 MI E of Summer ST
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26734, -71.79324
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53.1 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,878 (2021)
Projected traffic180,861 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST carry?

About 114,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 & Ramps over HWY Prospect ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.