US Bridges

I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM16.8; 100 S Cambrg ST · Structure no. W44160AUGDOTNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
96,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,137 by 2031. The structure is 470 ft (143.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 290
CrossesST146 Millbury ST
LocationMM16.8; 100 S Cambrg ST
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.24501, -71.80285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,092 (2023)
Projected traffic142,137 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$45.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST carry?

About 96,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST?

The structure is 470 ft (143.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 over ST146 Millbury ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.