US Bridges

I 290 EB over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Hope Ave · Structure no. W441041RLDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,641
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 40,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesRR Pwrr
Location.2 MI East of Hope Ave
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23655, -71.81837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,641 (2018)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$12.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 EB over RR Pwrr 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over RR Pwrr carry?

About 40,641 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.