US Bridges

HWY Laurel ST over I 290

PoorPosted for load

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Summer ST · Structure no. W44093213DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Laurel ST over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Laurel ST over I 290 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Laurel ST
CrossesI 290
Location.2 MI E of Summer ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26879, -71.79334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Laurel ST over I 290 built?

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

What condition is HWY Laurel ST over I 290 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 August 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Laurel ST over I 290?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Laurel ST over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.