I 290 WB over RR Pwrr
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Hope Ave · Structure no. W441041RMDOTNBI
- 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
- 42,976
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 WB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB 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 42,976 vehicles a day, roughly 10% 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 WB over RR Pwrr built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 290 WB 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 WB over RR Pwrr carry?
About 42,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 290 WB 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 WB over RR Pwrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.