US Bridges

I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of Burncoat ST · Structure no. W441011TGDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
374 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,309
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST 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 13,309 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2032. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Ramp C
CrossesI 290 & Millbrook ST
Location.25 MI W of Burncoat ST
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2883, -71.79686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,309 (2018)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST 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 C over I 290 & Millbrook ST carry?

About 13,309 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Ramp C over I 290 & Millbrook ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.