US Bridges

HWY W Mountn ST over I 190

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · MM3.2 .6 Mi. W. of ST-12 · Structure no. W441201XEDOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Mountn ST over I 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Mountn ST over I 190 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 13,132 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Mountn ST
CrossesI 190
LocationMM3.2 .6 Mi. W. of ST-12
RouteCity Street 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32711, -71.80426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,132 (2022)
Projected traffic18,162 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Mountn ST over I 190 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY W Mountn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY W Mountn ST over I 190 carry?

About 13,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Mountn ST over I 190?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Mountn ST over I 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.