US Bridges

I 190 NB over HWY River ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 3.5 MI N of Worcester Cl · Structure no. H180281VLDOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over HWY River ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over HWY River ST 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 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 20,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesHWY River ST
Location3.5 MI N of Worcester Cl
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38059, -71.81704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,270 (2024)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over HWY River ST built?

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

What condition is I 190 NB over HWY River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over HWY River ST carry?

About 20,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over HWY River ST?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over HWY River ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.