US Bridges

HWY Malden ST over I 190

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.7 MI S of W Boylston Tl · Structure no. H180271VJDOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Malden ST over I 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Malden ST over I 190 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Malden ST
CrossesI 190
Location1.7 MI S of W Boylston Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35976, -71.81338
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,172 (2023)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Malden ST over I 190 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Malden ST over I 190 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Malden ST over I 190 carry?

About 5,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Malden ST over I 190?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Malden ST over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.