US Bridges

I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 14.2 on I-91 SB · Structure no. H210490YEDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,357
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST 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 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 36,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,177 by 2031. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 91 SB
CrossesUS202 Cherry ST
LocationMm 14.2 on I-91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2003, -72.63865
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,357 (2018)
Projected traffic84,177 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST built?

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

What condition is I 91 SB over US202 Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST carry?

About 36,357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 SB over US202 Cherry ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.