US Bridges

HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 0.8 on I-91 · Structure no. L140028DUDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Bark Haul RD
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 0.8 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03655, -72.58876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bark Haul RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bark Haul RD over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.