US Bridges

I 290 WB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W of Cambridge St. · Structure no. W441091T1DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 WB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 WB 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 42,881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2031. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 290 WB
CrossesOther 146 Ramp & Pwrr
Location.1 Mi. W of Cambridge St.
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.24399, -71.80386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,881 (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$8.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Other 146 Ramp & Pwrr carry?

About 42,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.