I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River
FairWorcester County, Massachusetts · I-190 Mm 17.2 · Structure no. L020231VTDOTNBI
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,127
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 26,127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River carry?
About 26,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 190 SB over Water N Nashua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.