US Bridges

I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of ST-12 · Structure no. S250301WRDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,688 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,741 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 SB & Ramp C
CrossesRR CSX
Location.1 MI N of ST-12
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46054, -71.74316
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,688 (2022)
Projected traffic19,741 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX carry?

About 19,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 SB & Ramp C over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.