US Bridges

HWY Marsh Ave over I 290

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Lincoln ST · Structure no. W44112216DOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Marsh Ave over I 290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Marsh Ave over I 290 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Marsh Ave
CrossesI 290
Location.2 MI S of Lincoln ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29031, -71.77876
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Marsh Ave over I 290 built?

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

What condition is HWY Marsh Ave over I 290 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Marsh Ave over I 290 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Marsh Ave over I 290?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Marsh Ave over I 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.