US Bridges

I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .4 Miles East of St. 140 · Structure no. S250241WBDOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD 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 15,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 SB
CrossesHWY John Dee RD
Location.4 Miles East of St. 140
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41281, -71.79504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,480 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$775,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD built?

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

What condition is I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD carry?

About 15,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 SB over HWY John Dee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.