US Bridges

I 190 NB over ST 12 SB

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5MI.NTH.OF I-290 · Structure no. W441261XJDOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over ST 12 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over ST 12 SB in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 27,107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,434 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesST 12 SB
Location.5MI.NTH.OF I-290
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29857, -71.80426
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,107 (2023)
Projected traffic58,434 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over ST 12 SB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 190 NB over ST 12 SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over ST 12 SB carry?

About 27,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over ST 12 SB?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over ST 12 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.