I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River
GoodWorcester County, Massachusetts · .25 MI So. Cambridge ST · Structure no. W441071TPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,288
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River carry?
About 5,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I 290 EB on Ramp over Water Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.