US Bridges

I 90 WB over I 291

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 50.8 on I-90 WB · Structure no. C130264HQDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,252
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 WB over I 291 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over I 291 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 years old, older 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 34,252 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,614 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesI 291
LocationMm 50.8 on I-90 WB
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16229, -72.54719
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,252 (2017)
Projected traffic49,614 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 WB over I 291 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 90 WB over I 291 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over I 291 carry?

About 34,252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over I 291?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over I 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.