US Bridges

I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just West of Exit 19 · Structure no. W440961TEDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr 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 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 46,758 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesComb Access RD & Bmrr
LocationJust West of Exit 19
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28381, -71.79774
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,758 (2023)
Projected traffic94,758 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr 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 Comb Access RD & Bmrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr carry?

About 46,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over Comb Access RD & Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.