US Bridges

I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 14.6 · Structure no. S250311WTDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD 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 20,501 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesHWY Pratt Junction RD
LocationMm 14.6
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46186, -71.73879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,501 (2024)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD built?

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

What condition is I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD carry?

About 20,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over HWY Pratt Junction RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.