US Bridges

US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 32.3 on I-91 · Structure no. W330190UADOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 5 /ST10/STATE 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2031. The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 5 /ST10/STATE
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 32.3 on I-91
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43225, -72.62202
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length410 ft (125.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91 built?

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

What condition is US 5 /ST10/STATE 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91?

The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 /ST10/STATE over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.