US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E of College Sq. · Structure no. W441081RVDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,028
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD 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 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 49,028 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesHWY Mckeon RD
Location.1 Mi. E of College Sq.
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.24252, -71.80904
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,028 (2022)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD built?

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

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD carry?

About 49,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Mckeon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.