US Bridges

HWY Leyden RD over I 91

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 44.5 I-91 · Structure no. G1205112YDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,362
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Leyden RD over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Leyden RD over I 91 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2032. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY Leyden RD
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 44.5 I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60686, -72.61206
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2019)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$14.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Leyden RD over I 91 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Leyden 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Leyden RD over I 91?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Leyden RD over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.