US Bridges

I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.8 Mi. W. of Lancstr Pit · Structure no. L080401W2DOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST 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 10,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 Ramps G & E
CrossesHWY Mechanic ST
Location0.8 Mi. W. of Lancstr Pit
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52009, -71.72297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,746 (2023)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST built?

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

What condition is I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST carry?

About 10,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 Ramps G & E over HWY Mechanic ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.