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Worcester County, MA · Structure #W440871T6DOTNBI

I 290

I 290 in .2 MI West Of ST 122a, Worcester County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of D (36/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I 290 over HWY Seymour ST. It is classified as structurally deficient.

D
36/100
36
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
13.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 290
Crosses Over
HWY Seymour ST
State
Massachusetts
County
Worcester County
Location
.2 MI West Of ST 122a
Year Built
1959
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
126,972
Lanes
8
Length
13.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
W440871T6DOTNBI

About This Bridge

I 290 is a 67-year-old bridge located .2 MI West Of ST 122a in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 290 over HWY Seymour ST with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 13.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (36/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). 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.

Location Map

.2 MI West Of ST 122a, Worcester County, Massachusetts

42.249481, -71.800075

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 290 has a Condition Score of 36/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 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 13.7 meters long and located on I 290 in .2 MI West Of ST 122a, 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 .2 MI West Of ST 122a in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries I 290 over HWY Seymour ST. Its coordinates are 42.249481, -71.800075. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 290 carries I 290 over HWY Seymour ST. The bridge is 13.7 meters long and was built in 1959.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.