US Bridges

ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. East of Lincoln Sq · Structure no. W440941L2DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 23,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,958 by 2031. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 9 Belmont ST
CrossesI 290
Location.2 Mi. East of Lincoln Sq
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.27181, -71.79472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,391 (2024)
Projected traffic48,958 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290 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 ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290 carry?

About 23,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Belmont ST over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.