US Bridges

HWY Lee RD over I 91

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 37.7 on I-91 · Structure no. D06043138DOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,164
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lee RD over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lee RD over I 91 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Lee RD
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 37.7 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.50978, -72.62165
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2015)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lee RD over I 91 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lee RD over I 91 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lee RD over I 91 carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lee RD over I 91?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lee RD over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.