US Bridges

I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST

PoorPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 4.3 on I-391 · Structure no. C130380WRDOTNBI

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
848 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35,950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,725 by 2031. The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 391
CrossesST116 Chicopee ST
LocationMm 4.3 on I-391
RouteInterstate 391
Coordinates42.18702, -72.60785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length848 ft (258.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,950 (2016)
Projected traffic68,725 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST carry?

About 35,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST?

The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I 391 over ST116 Chicopee ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.