I 290
I 290 in Mm 17.2 .1 MI W Of 122-A, Worcester County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of C (40/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I 290 over HWY Endicott ST. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I 290 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 40/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 290 carries an average daily traffic count of 126,870 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing HWY Endicott ST. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 290 is a 67-year-old bridge located Mm 17.2 .1 MI W Of 122-A in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 290 over HWY Endicott ST with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 13.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (40/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 290 has a Condition Score of 40/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I 290 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 290 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 13.4 meters long and located on I 290 in Mm 17.2 .1 MI W Of 122-A, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Yes, I 290 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I 290 is located Mm 17.2 .1 MI W Of 122-A in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 290 over HWY Endicott ST. Its coordinates are 42.250783, -71.799494. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 290 carries I 290 over HWY Endicott ST. The bridge is 13.4 meters long and was built in 1959.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.