I 391 over Water Connecticut River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 4.5 on I-391 · Structure no. C130390WFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 944 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 391 over Water Connecticut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 391 over Water Connecticut River 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 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 36,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,380 by 2031. The structure is 944 ft (287.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 391 over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 391 over Water Connecticut River 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 391 over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 36,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 391 over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 944 ft (287.8 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns I 391 over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.