I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · 1.1 to 1.5 M N Spfld C.L. · Structure no. C130410WLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,265 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,285
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 36,285 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,473 by 2031. The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf carry?
About 36,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf?
The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns I 391 over Comb Chic R/Sts & Rlf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.