I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 5.0 on I-291 · Structure no. C13027113DOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 871 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,485
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 49,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,808 by 2031. The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141 carry?
About 49,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141?
The structure is 871 ft (265.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns I 291 over Comb Chicpe Riv & ST141?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.