US Bridges

HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 17.2 on I-91 · Structure no. H2104213EDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Mtn Park Acc
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 17.2 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24141, -72.62948
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91 built?

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

What condition is HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mtn Park Acc over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.