US Bridges

I 290 WB over HWY Mckeon RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E. of College Sq. · Structure no. W441081RWDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over HWY Mckeon RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB 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 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 154,771 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesHWY Mckeon RD
Location.1 Mi. E. of College Sq.
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24267, -71.80912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,468 (2023)
Projected traffic154,771 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 WB over HWY Mckeon RD built?

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

What condition is I 290 WB 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 WB over HWY Mckeon RD carry?

About 44,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 290 WB over HWY Mckeon RD?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 WB over HWY Mckeon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.