US Bridges

I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile West of ST 12 · Structure no. S250271WJDOTNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17,155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 NB
CrossesST 62 Princeton RD
Location1 Mile West of ST 12
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43634, -71.77482
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,155 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$935,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD carry?

About 17,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over ST 62 Princeton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.