US Bridges

I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles South of RTE 13 · Structure no. L080431W3DOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB Off Ramp
CrossesST 2 EB on Ramp
Location.5 Miles South of RTE 13
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52211, -71.72358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2022)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB Off Ramp over ST 2 EB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.