US Bridges

HWY Ararat ST over I 190

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .6 Mi.West of ST.12 · Structure no. W441171XCDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ararat ST over I 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ararat ST over I 190 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,204 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ararat ST
CrossesI 190
Location.6 Mi.West of ST.12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31459, -71.80687
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,204 (2024)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ararat ST over I 190 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ararat 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 December 2024.

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

About 4,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ararat ST over I 190?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ararat ST over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.