US Bridges

I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 9.8/21.8 · Structure no. W441141TMDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 EB over HWY Plantation 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 36,321 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 EB
CrossesHWY Plantation ST
LocationMm 9.8/21.8
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29316, -71.76086
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,321 (2024)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST built?

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

What condition is I 290 EB over HWY Plantation 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST carry?

About 36,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 EB over HWY Plantation ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.