US Bridges

HWY Laurel ST over I 190

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI S of ST-140 · Structure no. W170281X9DOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Laurel ST over I 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Laurel ST over I 190 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 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 6,604 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Laurel ST
CrossesI 190
Location1.5 MI S of ST-140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38898, -71.81649
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,604 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$22.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Laurel ST over I 190 built?

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

What condition is HWY Laurel ST over I 190 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Laurel ST over I 190 carry?

About 6,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Laurel ST over I 190?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Laurel ST over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.