US Bridges

I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles West of ST-12 · Structure no. W170221WXDOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 22,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesI 190 SB Off Ramp N
Location.5 Miles West of ST-12
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33525, -71.79783
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N carry?

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

How long is I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over I 190 SB Off Ramp N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.