US Bridges

I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of Hope Ave · Structure no. W441071RTDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
862 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
44,468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R 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 44,468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2032. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesComb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R
Location.5 MI E of Hope Ave
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24123, -71.81254
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length862 ft (262.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,468 (2022)
Projected traffic94,758 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$43 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R built?

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

What condition is I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R carry?

About 44,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R?

The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 WB over Comb Sthbrg ST & Mdl R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.