US Bridges

I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of ST 12 · Structure no. W170241X2DOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 Ramp N SB
CrossesI 190 Ramp L SB
Location.3 MI W of ST 12
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33666, -71.79861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2024)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB built?

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

What condition is I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB 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 January 2025.

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

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 Ramp N SB over I 190 Ramp L SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.