US Bridges

I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 19.2 on I-91 SB · Structure no. H210410YRDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,543
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 6 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 42,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,124 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 91 SB
CrossesHWY Reservation RD
LocationMm 19.2 on I-91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates42.26601, -72.61236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,543 (2018)
Projected traffic82,124 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD carry?

About 42,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 SB over HWY Reservation RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.