US Bridges

I 91 SB over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 12.2 on I-91 SB · Structure no. H210460Y8DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,983
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 SB over RR Pvrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 36,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,249 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 91 SB
CrossesRR Pvrr
LocationMm 12.2 on I-91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17119, -72.64417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,983 (2015)
Projected traffic54,249 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 SB over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 91 SB over RR Pvrr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 91 SB over RR Pvrr carry?

About 36,983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 91 SB over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 SB over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.