US Bridges

I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · @ Mile Marker 12.8 · Structure no. S250281WLDOTNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill 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 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 17,787 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 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 Rowley Hill RD
Location@ Mile Marker 12.8
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44574, -71.76404
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,787 (2023)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD built?

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

What condition is I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD carry?

About 17,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 SB over HWY Rowley Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.