US Bridges

I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .25 Mi. E of Burncoat ST · Structure no. W441111THDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 49,604 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 EB
CrossesST 70 Lincoln ST
Location.25 Mi. E of Burncoat ST
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29042, -71.78461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,604 (2022)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST carry?

About 49,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over ST 70 Lincoln ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.