US Bridges

I 190 SB over ST 62 Princeton RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile West of State 12 · Structure no. S250271WKDOTNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,728
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 SB over ST 62 Princeton RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB 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 15,728 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 190 SB
CrossesST 62 Princeton RD
Location1 Mile West of State 12
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates42.43687, -71.77535
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,728 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
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$935,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I 190 SB 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 SB over ST 62 Princeton RD carry?

About 15,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 SB over ST 62 Princeton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.