US Bridges

I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1000 Ft W. of Neponset ST · Structure no. W441321XNDOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR 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 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 22,366 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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
CrossesHWY W Boylston DR
Location1000 Ft W. of Neponset ST
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29912, -71.80466
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,366 (2021)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR built?

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

What condition is I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR 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 HWY W Boylston DR carry?

About 22,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over HWY W Boylston DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.