US Bridges

I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 Mi. N. of ST-9 · Structure no. W440951TCDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,694
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 6 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 69,694 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp
Location.25 Mi. N. of ST-9
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27503, -71.79626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,694 (2023)
Projected traffic94,758 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp 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 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp carry?

About 69,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over ST 70 Lncln ST & on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.