US Bridges

HWY Whitney Ave over I 91

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 11.9 on I-91 · Structure no. H2105713FDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,344
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitney Ave over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Whitney Ave over I 91 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Whitney Ave
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 11.9 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16697, -72.64405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,344 (2018)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitney Ave over I 91 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitney Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whitney Ave over I 91 carry?

About 13,344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitney Ave over I 91?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitney Ave over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.