I 91 NB over Water Fall River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 49.9 on I-91 NB · Structure no. B100200WXDOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,866
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 91 NB over Water Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 NB over Water Fall River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 65 years old, older 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 10,866 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,881 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 91 NB over Water Fall River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I 91 NB over Water Fall River 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 I 91 NB over Water Fall River carry?
About 10,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 91 NB over Water Fall River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 91 NB over Water Fall River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.