US Bridges

HWY Colrain ST over I 91

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 43.6 on I-91 · Structure no. G1204811XDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,319
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Colrain ST over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Colrain ST over I 91 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,739 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Colrain ST
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 43.6 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5933, -72.61866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,319 (2019)
Projected traffic10,739 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Colrain ST over I 91 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Colrain ST over I 91 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Colrain ST over I 91 carry?

About 13,319 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Colrain ST over I 91?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Colrain ST over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.