FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 190 SB

Carrying I 190 SB over ST140 REDEMPTION ROCK TR

.3MI N. OF W.BOYLSTON T.L, Worcester, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 190 SB

The I 190 SB bridge in Worcester, Massachusetts carries I 190 SB over ST140 REDEMPTION ROCK TR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 57.9 meters (190 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,646 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 190 SB compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Massachusetts bridges
1,016
Bridges in Worcester · 74 in Poor condition
I 190 SB 33.7 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
57.9 m (190 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,646 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S250221W6DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 190 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 190 SB against other structures in Worcester and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 190 SB?

I 190 SB in Worcester, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 190 SB inspected?

I 190 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,646 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 190 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 190 SB?

I 190 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 190 SB?

I 190 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 190 SB and does age affect safety?

I 190 SB was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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