US Bridges

I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 290EB Ex 22 .25 W Burnco · Structure no. W441001KHDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
741 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,076
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 28,076 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,687 by 2032. The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Ramp a
CrossesI 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C
Location290EB Ex 22 .25 W Burnco
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28783, -71.79757
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length741 ft (225.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,076 (2022)
Projected traffic57,687 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$30.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C carry?

About 28,076 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C?

The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Ramp a over I 290 /Millbrook/Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.