US Bridges

I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 38.5 on I-91 SB · Structure no. D06044B8XDOTNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
726 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,174
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 91 SB
CrossesComb Stlwtr RD & Drfld
LocationMm 38.5 on I-91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates42.52281, -72.626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,174 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld carry?

About 15,174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 SB over Comb Stlwtr RD & Drfld?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.