US Bridges

I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At Worc. City Line · Structure no. W170171X7DOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 22,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,710 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesHWY Malden ST
LocationAt Worc. City Line
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33286, -71.79921
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,712 (2023)
Projected traffic113,710 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST carry?

About 22,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over HWY Malden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.