US Bridges

HWY Frontage RD over I 190

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .3 MI So. of West Mtn St. · Structure no. W441181XDDOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frontage RD over I 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Frontage RD over I 190 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,424 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Frontage RD
CrossesI 190
Location.3 MI So. of West Mtn St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32153, -71.80327
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Frontage RD over I 190 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Frontage RD 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 Frontage RD over I 190 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frontage RD over I 190?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frontage RD over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.