US Bridges

I 291 over HWY Fuller RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 5.2 on I-291 · Structure no. C130304HRDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,423
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 291 over HWY Fuller RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 291 over HWY Fuller RD in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 46,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,316 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 291
CrossesHWY Fuller RD
LocationMm 5.2 on I-291
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1594, -72.54779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,423 (2007)
Projected traffic73,316 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 291 over HWY Fuller RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 291 over HWY Fuller RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 291 over HWY Fuller RD carry?

About 46,423 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 291 over HWY Fuller RD?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I 291 over HWY Fuller RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.