US Bridges

I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi.Wst of Burncoat St. · Structure no. W441381TQDOTNBI

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Ramp Dx
CrossesI 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST
Location.3 Mi.Wst of Burncoat St.
RouteInterstate 290
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28911, -71.79658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,560 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST carry?

About 8,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Ramp Dx over I 290 Rp Dh & Millbrk ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.