US Bridges

I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W. of Cambridge ST · Structure no. W441091T0DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 42,189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesOther 146 Ramp & Pwrr
Location.1 Mi. W. of Cambridge ST
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24379, -71.80381
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,189 (2021)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr carry?

About 42,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.