US Bridges

HWY J Applsd LN over I 190

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 MI S of ST-2 · Structure no. L080381VVDOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY J Applsd LN over I 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY J Applsd LN over I 190 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,137 by 2031. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY J Applsd LN
CrossesI 190
Location.6 MI S of ST-2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50789, -71.72132
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY J Applsd LN over I 190 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY J Applsd LN over I 190 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY J Applsd LN over I 190 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY J Applsd LN over I 190?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY J Applsd LN over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.