US Bridges

HWY Burncoat ST over I 290

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · I-290 Mm 8.3 · Structure no. W44097215DOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Burncoat ST over I 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Burncoat ST over I 290 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 11,193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,855 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Burncoat ST
CrossesI 290
LocationI-290 Mm 8.3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29032, -71.79043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,193 (2021)
Projected traffic56,855 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Burncoat ST over I 290 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Burncoat ST over I 290 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 April 2023.

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

About 11,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Burncoat ST over I 290?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Burncoat ST over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.