US Bridges

I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Ararat ST · Structure no. W441331XQDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR 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 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 24,428 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 190 NB
CrossesHWY Shore DR
Location.1 MI S of Ararat ST
RouteInterstate 190
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30454, -71.80776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,428 (2024)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR built?

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

What condition is I 190 NB over HWY Shore 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR carry?

About 24,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 190 NB over HWY Shore DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.