US Bridges

I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 8.5 on I-91 · Structure no. C130340X1DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,301 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
85,066
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 85,066 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,568 by 2031. The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 91
CrossesComb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116
LocationMm 8.5 on I-91
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates42.13566, -72.61536
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,301 ft (396.5 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,066 (2017)
Projected traffic188,568 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$131.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116 carry?

About 85,066 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116?

The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 over Comb Ct R/Gwrr & ST116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.