US Bridges

I 190 SB over HWY Malden ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · At City of Worcester T.L. · Structure no. W170171X8DOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 SB over HWY Malden ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 SB 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 23,512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,687 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 SB
CrossesHWY Malden ST
LocationAt City of Worcester T.L.
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33312, -71.79926
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,512 (2023)
Projected traffic57,687 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 SB over HWY Malden ST built?

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

What condition is I 190 SB 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 SB over HWY Malden ST carry?

About 23,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 190 SB over HWY Malden ST?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 SB over HWY Malden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.