US Bridges

I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 1.9 on I-391 · Structure no. C130420WPDOTNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST 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 48,622 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,749 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 137 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 391 & Ramps
CrossesST116 Chicopee ST
LocationMm 1.9 on I-391
RouteInterstate 391
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15392, -72.61085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,622 (2018)
Projected traffic52,749 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$33 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST 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 December 2023.

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

About 48,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I 391 & Ramps over ST116 Chicopee ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.