US Bridges

I 190 NB over RR Pwrr

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Adjacent to Exit # 1 · Structure no. W440981XADOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over RR Pwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over RR Pwrr in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 24,907 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesRR Pwrr
LocationAdjacent to Exit # 1
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29396, -71.79929
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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,907 (2020)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over RR Pwrr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 190 NB over RR Pwrr 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over RR Pwrr carry?

About 24,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over RR Pwrr?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over RR Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.